<p>Some mornings, you just want something warm and comforting.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>So I looked at the apples in my kitchen and decided to turn that craving into a simple breakfast.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>This Nolen Gur Apple Bowl is perfect for chilly mornings, when you want something homemade, simple, and quietly special.</p>
<p>If you like this, please try my other recipes:</p>
<ul>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/millet-smoothie-bowl/">Millet Smoothie Bowl</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/shrikhand-granola-tarts/">Shrikhand Granola Tarts</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/cucumber-avocado-millet-ambali/">Cucumber Avocado Millet Ambali</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/makhana-fruit-shrikhand/">Makhana Fruit Shrikhand</a></li>
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		<p>This Nolen Gur Apple Bowl is perfect for chilly mornings, when you want something homemade, simple, and quietly special.</p>	</div>
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					Fusion, Indian				</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name">Calories</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories">228</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit">kcal</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name">Author</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author">Nidhi Bothra</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">small</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">apple</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, halved and scooped from the center</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">olive oil</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, or butter</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cinnamon powder</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2 to 3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cottage cheese (chenna)</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, or mashed paneer</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 to 2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">liquid nolen gur</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, or honey</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">pumpkin seeds</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">sunflower seeds</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">sesame seeds</span>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Cut the apples in half and scoop out the center, keeping a small cavity in each half.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Transfer the apples to a serving bowl and top with cottage cheese, paneer, or chenna.</div>
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		<span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calories</strong> 228</span>
				<span class="nutrition-percentage">Calories from Fat 81</span>
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	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Fat</strong> 9g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>14%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Saturated Fat 1g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>6%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-polyunsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Polyunsaturated Fat 1g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-monounsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Monounsaturated Fat 6g</span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Sodium</strong> 585mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>25%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Potassium</strong> 323mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>9%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Carbohydrates</strong> 42g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>14%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber"><span class="nutrition-sub">Fiber 8g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>33%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar"><span class="nutrition-sub">Sugar 31g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>34%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Protein</strong> 1g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div>			<div class="nutrition-line nutrition-line-big"></div>
	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_a"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin A</strong> 164IU</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>3%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_c"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin C</strong> 14mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>17%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calcium</strong> 28mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>3%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Iron</strong> 0.5mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>3%</strong></span></div>		<div class="nutrition-warning">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.</div>
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