1 large apple of your choice
1 large medjool date, pitted and chopped
1 tbsp chopped pecans (optional)
1 tbsp maple syrup
⅛ tsp cinnamon
¾ cup boiling water
¼ cup Vanilla Ice Cream
1 tbsp Weight Loss Friendly Granola

1). Preheat the oven to 375.

2). With a paring knife or apple corer, cut and scoop out the center of the apple.  Do not go all the way through, leave about an inch or so at the bottom.  

3). In a small dish combine the chopped date, pecans if using, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Stir to mix well, then add the filling to the apple.

4). Place the stuffed apple into a baking dish and fill the dish with the ¾ cup of boiling water. 

5). Place the dish with the apple and the water into the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.  You want the apple to be cooked through and tender but not mushy.

6). Once the apple is done cooking, take it out of the oven and allow it to cool slightly. 

7). You can top with your favorite vegan ice cream, and if you are looking to save on fat and calories try my Easy Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream.  I like to then top it with a tbsp of my Weight Loss Friendly Granola.

*The nutrition information is for the entire recipe including my Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream and Granola