Fall is finally here and with the changing of the leaves comes apple picking season. This sweet and versatile crop can be baked, sliced and even added to savory dishes. Try these 10 healthy apple recipes and taste the flavors of autumn in every bite!
1. Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips
Skip the greasy potato chips and try this delicious and sweet snack instead! You can pair this crunchy recipe with your favorite healthy dip or eat them on their own.
2. Bite Sized Apple Pie
This healthy petite version of the famous apple pie couldn't get any more adorable. This recipe uses no butter, no processed flours or sugars, and whole wheat flour. Extra bonus: It's vegan and gluten free!
3. Greek Yogurt Apple Oat Pancakes
This sweet and warm apple breakfast is perfect for a chilly fall morning. Since this recipe is made with oats, it's gluten free and contains over 20 grams of protein. The smell of apples sautéing with coconut oil, cinnamon, and maple syrup, is sure to make your mouth water!
4. Peanut Butter and Apple Sandwiches
Packed with protein and fiber, this easy treat is sure to satisfy your taste buds. By using apple slices as crust instead of bread, you avoid extra carbs and gluten! Try this recipe next time you're craving a PPB&J for a healthy snack with extra sweetness and crunch.
5. Vegan Apple Banana Bread
This sweet and comforting dessert is bursting with apple and banana flavor. Not only is this recipe vegan, but it also uses whole wheat flour, less sugar, and is under 150 calories per slice! Let your bananas get extra ripe over a few days and get to baking!
6. Sneaky Green Apple Fruit Leather
Ever wanted a healthy version of a fruit rollup? This sweet apple fruit leather may be just what you're looking for! Not only is this recipe actually sugar free, but it sneaks in a tiny amount of spinach that you'd never know was there! There are also different fruit recipes to choose from as well if you're craving a different flavor.
7. Apple Pie Spiced Pear Apple Sauce
This rich and delicious recipe is perfect for the autumn weather. It uses both apples and pears and can be made easily in a slow cooker. Pair it with your dinner, put a dollop on top of your ice cream, or eat it plain!
8. Flourless Apple Brownies
This warm fudge dessert is completely gluten free! For all you apple and chocolate lovers out there this recipe is a must have.
9. Hot Spiced Apple Fruit Bake
This sweet treat is a healthy twist on a traditional holiday fruit bake. Instead of being loaded with butter and sugar though, this recipe uses the fruits own natural sweetness to make the dish shine. Seasonal fruits such as pears, apples, and fresh cranberries are tossed into the mix as well as coconut oil and coconut sugar. Extra bonus: It's vegan and gluten free!
10. Caramel Apple Oatmeal Smoothie
This sweet and creamy smoothie is vegan, gluten free, and full of plant based protein and fiber. Contrary to the name, this recipe actually uses dates to achieve its caramel flavor! Next time you're craving a healthy morning breakfast with all the flavors of fall, try sipping this delicious drink.
