30 Healthy Apple Recipes
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Looking for ways to use up apples this fall? I’ve got you covered with over 30 healthy apple recipes with everything from breakfast and snacks to dinner and dessert!
I’m so excited because apple season is officially here and I couldn’t be more excited to share these 30+ healthy apple recipes with you!
One of my favorite fall activities is going to an apple orchard and coming home with bags of fresh apples. I love slicing them up and serving them with my date caramel sauce, making homemade applesauce or making ALL the apple baked goods like my vegan apple bread and apple cider donuts.
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Health Benefits of Apples
Apples aren’t just delicious; they come packed with a range of health benefits that make them a smart addition to any diet:
- Heart Health: The fiber, potassium, and vitamin content in apples all contribute to heart health.
- Rich in Fiber: One medium-sized apple contains about 4 grams of dietary fiber, which helps with digestive health.
- Nutrient-Dense: Apples are a good source of various vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C and potassium.
- Low in Calories: At just under 100 calories for a medium-sized apple, it’s a guilt-free snack that can help with weight management.
- Antioxidant Properties: The phytonutrients in apples act as antioxidants, combating free radicals in the body.
What Apples are Best for Baking & Cooking
When choosing apples for cooking or baking, consider the flavor and texture you want. Here’s a breakdown of some popular apple varieties:
- Red Delicious – Best eaten fresh and not recommended for cooking.
- Honeycrisp and Pink Lady – My personal favorites! Both of these apples have a nice balance of sweet and tart, suitable for eating fresh, baking or cooking.
- Granny Smith – These green apples are tart and keep their shape, making them perfect for baking things like pies and tarts.
- Braeburn and Fuji – Also good options for cooking, but not so much for baking as they won’t hold their shape as well.
- Gala and Golden Delicious – These are softer and sweeter varieties, making them good for sauces.
- McIntosh – Best for recipes like apple butter where you want a softer texture.
Apple Breakfast + Snack Recipes
From oatmeal, pancakes and donuts to applesauce, granola bars and muffins there are so many delicious ways to use apples in various breakfast and snack recipes!
- Healthy Apple Pancakes GF
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal GF, V
- Apple Dutch Baby GF
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal GF, V
- Single Serve Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal GF, V
- Vegan Apple Bread V
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal GF, V
- Bircher Muesli (Chilled Swiss Oatmeal) GF
- Apple Yogurt Muffins
- Healthy Apple Muffins
- Baked Apple Cider Donuts
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups GF, V
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats GF
- Morning Glory Muffins DF
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal GF, V
- Apple Oatmeal Bars GF, V
- Homemade Applesauce GF, V
- Healthy Apple Butter V
- Apple Granola Bars
- Date Caramel Apple Slices GF, V
- Apple Nachos with Date Caramel Sauce GF, V
Apple Dessert Recipes
One of my favorite ways to use up apples during the fall is to make some type of apple dessert… apple crisp, apple cake, baked apples… I’ll take them all!
- Healthy Dutch Apple Pie
- Healthy Apple Crisp GF, V
- Healthy Apple Cake GF
- Baked Apples GF, V
- Raw Mini Apple Pies GF, V
- Vegan Apple Pie Filling GF, V
- Healthy Apple Crumble Bars GF, V
Savory Apple Recipes
Yes, apples are just as delicious in savory dishes as they are in sweet ones. I love adding fresh apples to salads, but they also make for a great addition to soups and other protein dishes.
- Roasted Harvest Bowls GF
- Fuji Apple Salad GF
- Easy Apple Slaw GF, V
- Meal Prep Detox Salad GF, V
- Fig Salad GF
- Waldorf Salad GF
- Butternut Squash Soup GF, V
- Fall Quinoa Spinach Salad GF, V
- Chicken Waldorf Salad GF
Frequently Asked Questions
So many things! I love making everything from desserts to oatmeal and salads. It’s such a diverse fruit that can be used in sweet and savory dishes. They’re great fresh, roasted, baked, or sautéed!
Yes! Just peel (if needed), core, and slice your apples, then freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer-safe bag. Frozen apples work great for smoothies, baked oatmeal, and crisps.
Store apples in the crisper drawer of your fridge to keep them fresh longer. They’ll usually last a few weeks this way. If you keep them on the counter, just know they’ll ripen faster!
The healthy apple crumble looks similar to something my grandma used to make! I’ll have to try it. All I want to do is bake apple things all fall haha.