Blogger Secret Ingredient

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On Friday afternoon, I was looking for a snack. Nothing too big, nothing too small. That’s right, Goldilocks, I wanted something just right.

I am so excited because I have honestly wanted to participate in the Blogger Secret Ingredient competition/contest/game (which one would it be??) ever since it began, but just haven’t been able to for one reason or another. This week, I was lucky enough to already have the ingredient – apples – on hand, so it was only a matter of figuring out exactly what to do with them.

So back to my predicament. I decided that my snack must include apples somehow. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do yet, but to get the ball rolling I cut one up and put the slices in a bowl. There was no turning back after that!

From there, being The Lazy Chef that I am, I determined that I would make a single-serving treat in the microwave. Suddenly, the Microwaveable Apple Crisp was born!

Now, I’m sure that this recipe is not all that original and may have even been used this week – if so, I apologize because I’m doing my best to keep up on blog reading but sometimes I get a few days behind. But the end result made for a fast, dessert-y snack that is perfect for fall!

Ingredients (serves 1):

  • 3-5 diced apple slices
  • 1 tbsp. Promise Light buttery spread
  • 1 tbsp. old fashioned oats
  • 1 tbsp. whole wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. whipped cream

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Directions:

Combine Promise, oats, flour, brown sugar and water in a bowl.

Add in apple slices. Microwave on high for 40 seconds, or until all ingredients have melted and blended together. Remove from microwave and stir.

**Apologies for very blurry picture**

Top with whipped cream and serve!

The great thing about this recipe is that you can increase the amount of each ingredient to make a bigger apple crisp and bake it in the oven. The ingredient list is also very simple and doesn’t require that much effort, so it can be a completely last minute idea but will still turn out very tasty!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

  • 140 calories
  • 6g fat
  • 21g carbohydrates
  • 2g fiber
  • 2g protein

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Don’t worry, I ate the rest of those apple slices from that original bowl with a dollop of peanut butter 🙂 But an easy way to make dessert for a party with just one apple would be to use all of the slices and make several individual crumble cups!

I’m off to do some homework – which is actually code word for catching up on blogs because I like to procrastinate!!

Have a great Saturday!

25 Comments

  3. I know this makes me weird, but I actually don’t like sweet apple things – like pie. I know! But, this looks so tasty and you get extra points for how simple and fast it was. Great job, Jenn. 🙂

  5. hahah i’m doing “homework” right now too >;)
    great idea making a microwaveable crumble!! sounds fabulous, i’ll definitely be trying this one!
    have a great weekend!!

  6. That’s the BEST IDEA Jenn! I’m totally gonna make that. Maybe even tonight!
    I couldn’t find that tilapia you used at the store. Poo.
    Hope your wknd is treating you fabulously!

  8. o0O sounds perfect for us college folk: fast, delicious, cheap and microwaveable! It’s the pinnacle of my life. Thanks for sharing!

    Yeah…I should be doing “homework” too.

    =]

    Hope your Saturday’s awesome!

  9. Hooray for Goldilocks days!! 🙂

    Microwaveable Apple Crisp?!?!?!! MAAAAARVELOUS!!!!

    I just had a vision…. I see….. “The Lazy Chef” becoming a new hit series on the Food Network channel!! 😀

  12. Yummsies Jenn! I love how you decided to play around with the blogger’s secret ingredient! Apple “crisps” are the best!! Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! 😉

  14. looks yummy!
    i just started a food blog, would it be okay if i add you to my blogroll?

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  17. Total drool over here 😉 I think I will be making this for dessert tonight after dinner!!! Awesome & super quick recipe 🙂

    PS… I totally forgot you had this theme, since I always read your blog on Google Reader, but I hope you don’t mind me using it… I love the brightness of the blue 🙂

  18. I think I’ll try this today!

    By the way, I know the new banner has been up for a while, but I just wanted to say that I love it! The blackberries and raspberries look like they are popping off the screen and I love the contrast of the vibrant colors!

  20. ooh! what an easy version of an apple crisp. I love the lazy chef 🙂

    I am so with you on the “code word for catching up on blogs”/procrastination! lol 😛 ah gotta love the internet!

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