Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Wash and cut apples lengthwise. Scoop out center. Place apple halves cut side down on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make slits across apple (but don’t cut all the way through, keeping it intact).

Step 2

Carefully move apple halves onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, keeping them cut side down. Brush tops of apples with melted coconut oil/butter/ghee. Sprinkle with a pinch of coconut sugar (or preferred granulated sweetener such as Lakanto).

Step 3

Bake for about 20 minutes to soften. While apples are baking, in a small mixing bowl stir together remaining butter, coconut sugar, oats, cinnamon, and collagens powder.

Step 4

Remove pan from the oven and let apples cool enough to touch. Using fingers or a spoon, stuff a little bit of oatmeal mixture between apple slits and sprinkle more on top.

Step 5

Place pan back in the oven and bake 10 more minutes or until desired doneness is reached.

Step 6

Serve warm or cold, topped with optional toppings, if desired, and enjoy!

Step 7

Apples can be store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.