It’s almost prime apple-picking season, and I’ve got over 20 healthy apple recipes that you guys are going to love. I love adding juicy apples to hearty salads, and of course baking them into warming recipes like muffins, crisps, and pies.
If you need a place to start, make my famous apple crisp, top with vanilla bean ice cream, and dig in. Head to your local orchard and get ready to make your new favorite fall recipes!
Which apples are best for baking and cooking?
I’m a huge fan of honeycrisp apples because they’re so juicy, crisp, and perfectly sweet, but you can really use any apples you’d like in these recipes! I do recommend using firmer apples for baking because they’ll hold their shape the best.
- Firm apples: Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Haralson, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious
- Softer apples: Gala, Fuji, McIntosh, Red Delicious
Should I peel the apples?
This also really depends on the recipe you’re making. For things like salads, pancakes, and crostini, you can feel free to keep the skin on the apples.
For pies, crisps, and cakes, I recommend peeling them so that the skin doesn’t interfere with the texture of the dessert.
Apples for breakfast
Healthy Apple Pancakes (made right in the blender!)
Brown Butter Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Pecan Streusel
Spiced Zucchini Apple Baked Oatmeal with Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze
ABC Muffins (apple, banana, carrot muffins!)
Chai-Spiced Healthy Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Homemade Slow Cooker Apple Butter (no sugar added!)
Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze
Homemade Slow Cooker Applesauce
Fresh salads
Manchego Apple Kale Farro Salad
Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing
Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
Winter Butternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Wraps, sandwiches & apps
The Ultimate Spicy Cheddar & Apple Fall Veggie Sandwich
Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps
Apple & Brie Crostini with Hot Honey
Apple Cheddar Galette with Crispy Herb Cheddar Crust
Apple treats
Best Healthy Apple Crisp Ever!
Apple Snacking Cake with Salted Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Tony’s Very Favorite Dutch Apple Pie
Brown Butter Apple Coffee Cake
I hope you love these delicious apple recipes! If you make any of them be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it.
Thanks for sharing! Remember to go easy on added sugars and fats when cooking apples for a healthier option. Apples are naturally sweet pizza tower and can be enjoyed without excessive sweeteners. Also, leaving the skin on can provide additional fiber and nutrients. Cooking methods like baking and steaming retain more nutrients compared to deep frying or excessive boiling. Enjoy your cooked apples as a nutritious and satisfying treat!
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Of course! Glad you’re loving this recipe and it turned out great for you 🙂