Apples are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in many ways. They are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. Eating apples has been linked to a number of health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to enjoy apples, consider cooking them. Cooked apples can be used in a variety of dishes, from pies and cobblers to muffins and pancakes. They can also be added to salads, yogurt, or oatmeal. No matter how you choose to cook them, apples are a great addition to any healthy diet.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HEALTHY APPLE CRISP
This easy dish is a tradition in my family. It's as quick as a boxed cake mix but it's a healthier dessert choice. It's ideal in fall when it seems that everyone has a bag or two of fresh apples to give away! -Terri Wetzel, Roseburg, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss apples with sugar, flour, lemon juice and cinnamon. Transfer to a greased microwave-safe 9-in. deep-dish pie plate., Mix first four topping ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly; sprinkle over filling. , Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high until apples are tender, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HEALTHY APPLE SWEET POTATO BAKE
Grandmother always served sweet potatoes and apples with pork, so I know she'd approve of this dish I created to combine the two.-Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the sweet potatoes and apples. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper; sprinkle half over apples. Dot with half of the butter. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Baste with pan juices. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HEALTHY APPLE SPICE BAKED OATMEAL
Old-fashioned oats are baked in a muffin tin with apples, nuts, and spices to create a tasty breakfast that can be eaten immediately or frozen and reheated as needed.
Provided by alishann
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
- Mix almond milk, applesauce, apple, raisins, pecans, flax meal, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl; stir in oats until well mixed. Let sit for 5 minutes. Scoop mixture into the prepared muffin cups using an ice cream scoop.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let oatmeal sit in muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 36.6 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
HEALTHY LOW-FAT CREAMY CHICKEN CRANBERRY APPLE PASTA
This is an amazing dish... gets the rants at dinners! We have made this multiple times, each a hit! Don't be shy to try out a pasta dish with some sweet and savory pairings! You will enjoy it!
Provided by I Cant Believe Its
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, brown the chicken strips in batches and then transfer into a bowl.
- Spray skillet again, and add green onions, apples, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring for about 3 minutes to soften.
- Add vinegar, scraping any bits stuck to pan.
- Stir in evaporated milk and cranberries, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook whole wheat pasta for about 10 minutes or until at your desired tenderness. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add chicken and any accumulated juices to the sauce; simmer for about three minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
- Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with chives and with cheddar cheese in side dish to top with, along with a side salad and bread. Dont let it sit to long in pot before serving -- the pasta will absorb the sauce.
CINNAMON APPLE HEALTHY SMOOTHIE
This is a healthy smoothie drink that has raw spinach in it, but the taste is masked by apples and cinnamon. Tastes wonderful! Add water to mixture if you prefer thinner smoothie drinks.
Provided by Ginger Paro
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Drinks
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour apple juice into a blender; top with pear, apple, spinach, cinnamon, and ice in that order. Cover and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Sugar 28.9 g
HEALTHY APPLE CARROT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS
These are moist, yummy muffins without all the fat and calories. I came up with this recipe when craving something sweet but not too much on the unhealthy side. They are quick and easy to make as well.
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl grate zucchini/courgette and carrot. Cut the apple into small chunks.
- Preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F.
- In another bowl cream the egg and molasses with a pinch of salt. Add the grated veggies, oats and grated hazelnuts.
- Mix baking powder and flours and add to the egg mixture. Stirr until just combined.
- Now fold in the apples and pour batter into prepared muffin pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes.
HEART HEALTHY COOKBOOK APPLE OATMEAL
Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Start your day with the goodness of oatmeal and apples baked into a delightful breakfast!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Mix oats, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and 4 cups milk and the apples in 2-quart casserole.
- Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle walnuts over top. Serve with additional milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
HEALTHY APPLE AND KALE SALAD
A great cleanse approved salad with kale and apples.
Provided by Max Lamb
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Kale Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Massage kale with your hands until leaves have softened, about 2 minutes. Place in a large bowl. Add apples, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon.
- Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, thyme, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Pour dressing over kale salad and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 46.8 mg, Sugar 25.8 g
HEALTHY, LOW-FAT APPLE-GINGER OAT-BRAN MUFFINS
Breakfast muffins made with heart-healthy olive oil and oat bran, and are low in fat, while still tasting delicious. Try them!!!
Provided by amievv821
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line muffin cups of standard muffin pan with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a measuring cup combine milk and vinegar; set aside.
- In a large bowl combine 7 dry ingredients. Make a well in the center; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine milk and next 5 ingredients.
- Pour wet mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and slightly lumpy.
- Pour into muffin pan.
- Make the streusel topping by combining flour and cinnamon. Stir in oil until mixture represents course crumbs. Stir in apple. Sprinkle over batter.
- Bake 15-18 minutes, or until tops are golden and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in pan on rack. Remove from pan and cool completely.
HEALTHY APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL BARS
My version of a very healthy high protein, low sugar, high fiber snack/energy bar. Only good carbs and a low glycemic index. This bar is very tasty and filling! I also want to stress that this is a LOW sugar item. If you are looking for something that is very sweet, like my first reviewer, you may want to add more sugar or splenda. This is personal preference as I do not like things too sweet.
Provided by TaterBug
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 335 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine oatmeal, cinnamon, nutmeg, other spices, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, salt .
- Mix eggs, milk, apple sauce, vanilla, and protein powder together until well mixed.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients together and mix well.
- Pour into greased casserole dish.
- Bake at 325 for 60 minutes.
- Serve hot or cooled in bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.5, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 772.1, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 14.7, Protein 6.8
HEALTHY APPLE PEAR CAKE
I whipped this up as I had a few pears and a few apples to use up before they went bad. I didn't add any egg or butter and it came out great. Everyone loved it, I hope you do too!
Provided by brian48195
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350.
- Spray 9 x 13 Glass Baking Dish with Pam.
- Put first 6 ingredients in a large bowl and use a whisk to mix together.
- Add milk and mix.
- Stir in Pecans, Apples and Pears.
- Pour into prepared 9 x 13 Baking Dish and spread out evenly.
- Using your fingers sprinkle Brown Sugar on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Test with toothpick to see if it is done.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes and then dust with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy.
HEALTHY APPLE CHIPS
This delicious recipe for apple chips comes from "Martha Stewart's Healthy Quick Cook Book."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Apple Recipes
Yield Makes 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and 1 cup water to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, slice apple lengthwise into 1/16-inch thick slices using a mandoline, continuing to the core. Turn, and slice the other side of apple; discard core.
- When sugar has completely dissolved, place 5 or 6 slices of apple into the sugar syrup and simmer for 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer slices to a wire rack to drain. Repeat process with remaining apple slices.
- Lightly brush 2 baking sheets with vegetable oil and arrange apple slices in a single layer. Bake until apples are crisp, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The apple chips will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
HEART HEALTHY APPLE COFFEE CAKE
"Apples and raisins provide the moistness, which means that less oil can be used in the low saturated fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium coffee cake." Recipe from the UMC's Fit for Life Campaign.
Provided by A Messy Cook
Categories Breads
Time 1h40m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine apples with sugar, raisins, and pecans; let stand half an hour.
- Stir in oil, vanilla, and egg.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a separate bowl; stir into apple mixture 1/3 at a time, just enough to moisten.
- Pour batter into greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
VERY HEALTHY APPLE MUFFINS
Make and share this Very Healthy Apple Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shy617
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 8 muffins, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop apple and pour Splenda over, let sit 10 minutes.
- Add applesauce, egg white and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients and add to apple mixture.
- Spoon into muffin pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 20-25 minutes in a preheated oven set at 350°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 105.6, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2
APPLE MUFFINS (VERY HEALTHY)
This recipe is from the Liver Cleansing Diet by Dr Sandra Cabot. It is very healthy and tastes great. I don't add the sultanas because I don't like them and if I don't have almond oil or soy milk, I use canola oil and fat free milk and they still turn out great.
Provided by Tami W
Categories Breakfast
Time 17m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift flour and spices and add sultanas.
- Beat egg whites and add the oil, apple, honey and milk and blend thoroughly. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Spoon into a lightly greased muffin tin and bake in a moderate oven for 17 minutes or until cooked.
A HEALTHY APPLE AND CELERY SOUP
No need for cream in this soup. Some fresh seasoning from sage, and the sweetness of the apples make this an amazing easy quick soup. One of the things I like best about this soup, is that it has a very clean fresh flavor. This to me, makes an amazing starter for a dinner party, soup for lunch or served with sandwiches or salad for a great light dinner. And the best part ... this is just as good served chilled, as it is hot. I love to serve this with my Sweet Savory Bread Sticks.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Stocks
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 Bowls of soup, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Base -- In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the celery, onion and cook 3-4 minutes. Add in the apples and broth and cook until tender. It will take about 20 minutes on a medium low simmer, uncovered.
- Puree -- I used my immersion blender, but you can you can transfer it to a standard blender and puree until smooth.
- Season -- Add in the the sage, and a very small pinch of cloves, go easy ad season with black pepper. Cook another 10 minutes.
- Mascarpone -- Mix the mascarpone with the brandy, and return to the refrigerator. I mixed mine right in the container, save on those dirty dishes.
- Serve -- I like to serve with a fresh small sprig of sage and a dollop of the Brandied Mascarpone cheese. You can serve this hot, which I prefer, or chilled is also very good. And don't forget my Sweet Savory Bread Sticks.
HEALTHY CINNAMON APPLE CRISP WITHOUT THE CALORIES
I thought of this one night when I was craving apple crisp and was watching what I was eating. Now I have it as a dessert and there is no need to feel guilty!
Provided by Simple chief
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut apple into 1 inch pieces, put in bowl and sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar over top and eat.
- You can also pop in the microwave for a minute, which is equally great!
HEALTHY APPLE-WALNUT MUFFINS
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 Line a muffin pan with paper muffin tins (then spray with PAM) Mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and salt Mix together eggs apple juice, and buttermilk Stir flour mixture and oat bran into egg mixture until ingredients are just moistened Gently stir in nuts and apples Spoon batter into muffin pans (fill on 2/3 way full) Bake for 20 minutes (or more but no less) Allow to cool on a wire rack
HEALTHY APPLE MUFFINS
Make and share this Healthy Apple Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mamawolfe
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss apple with Splenda set aside.
- Whisk egg, applesauce, & vanilla.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Add apple mixture. Mix well.
- Pour into 12 greased muffin tins.
- Batke at 325 for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 208.3, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 1.8
HEALTHY APPLE ENERGY LOAF
I've adapted this from a Rosemary Stanton recipe putting my own little twist on things. This loaf is a bit healthier than many regular loaf and cake recipes. It's free of lactose, butter and eggs and is a great snack when you're on the move or looking for a healthier alternative to satisfy those indulgent cravings!
Provided by Hayley_11
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 14 x 21 loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan heat the dates, honey, bicarbonate soda, apple juice and the reserved apple juice. Bring to the boil whilst stirring then allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl mix togther the apple, walnuts, flour and baking powder. Make a little well in the centre and pour in the contents of the saucepan. Mix well until all combined.
- Pour the mixture into a lined 14 x 21 loaf tin and bake in a moderate oven for 40 minutes, or until the centre is cooked. Allow to cool before cutting into slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 167.7, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 20, Protein 3.3
Tips for Making Healthy Apple Recipes:
- Choose the right apples: Different apples have different flavors and textures, so choose the right one for your recipe. For baking, use a firm apple that will hold its shape, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. For applesauce or apple butter, use a softer apple, such as McIntosh or Fuji.
- Peel the apples if desired: Peeling apples is not necessary, but it can help to remove the waxy coating and make the apples more tender. If you do peel the apples, be sure to use a sharp knife to avoid bruising the flesh.
- Core the apples: Use an apple corer to remove the core from the apples. This will make it easier to slice or dice the apples.
- Slice or dice the apples: The size and shape of the apple pieces will depend on the recipe. For baking, slice the apples into thin slices. For applesauce or apple butter, dice the apples into small pieces.
- Add some spices: Apples pair well with a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Add a sprinkle of your favorite spices to your apple recipes to enhance the flavor.
- Sweeten to taste: Apples are naturally sweet, but you may want to add some additional sweetener to your recipes, such as sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Add sweetener to taste, until you reach the desired sweetness level.
- Cook the apples until tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the recipe and the type of apples you are using. Cook the apples until they are tender, but not mushy.
Conclusion:
Apples are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of healthy recipes. From baked goods to salads to main courses, there are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with apples. The tips and recipes in this article will help you create delicious and nutritious apple dishes that the whole family will enjoy.
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