Some mornings, you just want something warm and comforting.

A few days ago, I woke up craving sandesh — that soft, mildly sweet desi sweet that always feels so nostalgic. But I also wanted to start my day with something a little more nourishing and protein-rich.

So I looked at the apples in my kitchen and decided to turn that craving into a simple breakfast.

I halved a couple of small apples, gently baked them with a little olive oil, cinnamon, and salt, and once they were soft and golden, I filled them with cottage cheese for protein. A drizzle of nolen gur on top brought in that familiar sandesh-like sweetness, and a handful of seeds added just the right crunch.

What I loved most about this bowl is how easy it is to put together. You can air fry it, bake it, or even pan-fry the apples — and in less than fifteen minutes, you have a warm, satisfying breakfast that feels both comforting and wholesome.

This Nolen Gur Apple Bowl is perfect for chilly mornings, when you want something homemade, simple, and quietly special.

If you like this, please try my other recipes:

• Millet Smoothie Bowl
• Shrikhand Granola Tarts
• Cucumber Avocado Millet Ambali
• Makhana Fruit Shrikhand

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Nolen Gur Apple Bowl

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

 

This Nolen Gur Apple Bowl is perfect for chilly mornings, when you want something homemade, simple, and quietly special.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Fusion, Indian

Keyword: healthy

Custom Category: Breakfast

Servings: 1

Calories: 228 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

• 2 small apple , halved and scooped from the center
• 2 tsp olive oil , or butter
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 to 3 tbsp cottage cheese (chenna) , or mashed paneer

Garnish:

• 1 to 2 tsp liquid nolen gur , or honey
• pumpkin seeds
• sunflower seeds
• sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cut the apples in half and scoop out the center, keeping a small cavity in each half.
2. Place the apples in an air fryer-safe dish. Drizzle with olive oil or butter, then sprinkle cinnamon powder and salt evenly on top.

3. Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes, turning once in between, until soft and lightly golden. You can also bake or pan-fry on low heat until tender and golden.

4. Transfer the apples to a serving bowl and top with cottage cheese, paneer, or chenna.
5. Drizzle liquid nolen gur on top and finish with mixed seeds.

6. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Nolen Gur Apple Bowl

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Sodium 585mg25%

Potassium 323mg9%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 31g34%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 164IU3%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.