9 Healthy Apple Recipes (2024)

1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

¼ cup light-tasting olive oil, divided

1½ tsp light brown sugar

¾ tsp ground cinnamon, divided

¼ tsp kosher salt

2 medium tart-sweet apples (such as McIntosh), peeled and diced

¼ cup raisins

2 tbsp pure maple syrup

1 pinch ground nutmeg

1 pinch ground ginger

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

2

Place oats in a blender or food processor and pulse.

3

Transfer oat mixture to a bowl and add 2 tbsp of olive oil, brown sugar, ¼ tspof cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine and then evenly distribute the pie crust mixture into prepared muffin tin, pressing into bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup.

4

In a mixing bowl, combine apples, 2 tbspof olive oil, ½ tspcinnamon, raisins, maple syrup, nutmeg, and ginger. Toss to evenly coat. Gently place apple mixture into each of the muffin cups.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until apples are soft and crust begins to brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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4 medium apples, washed and cored

½ cup chopped pecans

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 pinch ground nutmeg

½ tsp ground ginger

2 tbsp pure maple syrup

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare apples and set each one on a square of aluminum foil.

2

In a small mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir until pecans are evenly coated.

3

Spoon the pecan mixture into the hole in each apple. Wrap the aluminum foil around each apple and place into an 8x8-inch baking dish.

4

Bake in preheated oven until apples are soft and can be easily pierced by a fork, about 30 to 35 minutes.

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2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 tbsp whole-wheat flour

2 tsp pure maple syrup

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp baking powder

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

½ tsp pure vanilla extract

¼ cup diced apples

1

Add all the ingredients to a microwave-safe mug and stir until just moistened.

2

Microwave on high for 1½ to 2½ minutes. Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.

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1¼ cups old-fashioned oats

1¼ cups unsweetened applesauce

½ cup low-fat (1 percent) milk or milk of your choice

1 large egg

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

¼ cup canola or vegetable oil

¼ cup honey

1 cup whole-wheat flour

2 tbsp ground flaxseed

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp kosher salt

2 apples, skin on, chopped

½ cup chopped walnuts

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine oats, applesauce, milk, egg, vanilla, oil, and honey. Stir to combine.

3

In a separate bowl, mix together flour, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

4

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the applesauce mixture. Mix until all ingredients are just moistened, being careful not to overmix. Stir in the apples and walnuts.

5

Evenly divide the muffin mixture among the 12 muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 to 20 minutes.

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1 medium apple (such as Honeycrisp or Gala), skin-on

½ frozen banana

2 tbsp old-fashioned oats

1 tbsp natural peanut butter

1 tbsp ground flaxseeds

⅓ cup plain, unsweetened soy milk

½ tsp ground cinnamon

1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)

1

Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.

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2 tbsp light-tasting olive oil, divided

4 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped

1 tsp ground cinnamon, divided

½ tsp ground ginger, divided

1 cup old-fashioned oats

⅓ cup sliced almonds

¼ cup dried cranberries, no sugar added

1 tbsp pure maple syrup

Dollop of whipped cream (optional)

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with ½ tbsp olive oil.

2

Add apples, cinnamon, and ginger to a mixing bowl and gently stir until evenly coated. Spread apple mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, reserving the mixing bowl.

3

To the reserved mixing bowl, add oats, almonds, cranberries, maple syrup, and remaining 1½ tbsp of olive oil. Toss to evenly combine. Pour oat mixture evenly over apples.

4

Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake until oats are lightly browned, about 10 to 20 minutes more. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

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4 slices whole-wheat bread

4 oz fresh roasted turkey breast, sliced or deli turkey

2 slices cheddar cheese

½ Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced

½ cup red leaf lettuce, rinsed and thoroughly dried

1½ tbsp grainy mustard

1

Lay 1 slice of bread on each of 2serving plates. Top each with half the turkey, cheese, apple, and lettuce.

2

Spread half the mustard on each of 2 more slices of bread before using them to top each sandwich.

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6 medium apples, washed thoroughly, peeled and chopped

½ cup water

1 lemon, juiced

½ tsp ground cinnamon

1 pinch kosher salt

1

Place a large pot over medium heat. Add all the ingredients and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until apples are tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.

2

Remove from heat and use a fork or potato masher to thoroughly mash the apples. Serve warm or chilled.

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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 pound pork loin

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

4 Golden Delicious apples, core removed, quartered

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup apple cider

¼ cup pure maple syrup

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2

Place a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Season pork loin all over with salt and pepper and place in Dutch oven, turning as needed, until browned on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

3

Add apple pieces and chicken broth. Cover Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven. Bake until pork has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 20 to 30 minutes.

4

Combine apple cider, maple syrup, and cider vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until mixture has thickened to a glaze texture, about 5 minutes. Serve pork loin with roasted apples and a drizzle of the cider glaze.

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