Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Halve the apples and remove the core,scoop some of the apple flesh (put aside) keeping a “boat shape”.
Place the apple halves on the lined baking pan and sprinkle each half with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon.
In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients plus your leftover apple flesh
Pack each half with the oat mixture.
Bake in pre-heated over for 30 to 40 minutes or until apple is tender.
...meanwhile prepare the date caramel sauce
Caramel Date Sauce
Remove pits from dates. Place dates and water in a jar or container and soak for about 20 min. Transfer the dates and their soaking water to a food processor and add the vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy
Allow apples to cool for five minutes, then drizzle with caramel sauce and serve.
Notes
They are great even the next day straight from the fridge.