"baked" Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 apple (I used gala)
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 dash cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons oats
• 1 tablespoon dried cranberries or raisins
• 1/2 tablespoon margarine
• 2 packets instant cinnamon oatmeal

Directions

1. 1

   Core and peel apple.

2. 2

   Place in a microwaveable safe bowl and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon in apple.

3. 3

   Stuff it with cranberries and oats and top it with butter. (I added just a little water to the bowl to help with the cooking).

4. 4

   Cover with saran wrap and microwave for about 3 1/2 minutes. Let it rest for about 2 minutes (it will be really hot).

5. 5

   Chop the apple and add it to the dry instant oatmeal. Follow the packet directions and add the juice from the cooked apple to the bowl. Microwave about 1 1/2 minutes.