Phase 2 VLCD Friendly- Baked Apple

 Baked Apple – hCG Diet Recipe’s Phase 2 VLCD Friendly

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup stevia/truvia
6 same-size Granny Smith apples
1 cup apple juice(organic no sugar added)
6 sprigs fresh mint

*For Phase 3 may add raisins, nuts and butter.*

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, and add stevia/truvia to a small bowl. Set aside. Core apples, making sure not to puncture the bottom of the apples so that the juices will remain. Remove skin from 1/2-inch around top of apples at the opening. Fill each cavity with the cinnamon/truvia mixture.  Place apples in casserole dish and pour apple juice around them. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh mint, and serve.