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We love desserts around here. Even more so when they are on the healthy side. This Baked Apples Recipe is amazing and they make your home smell great too. These amazing apples are stuffed with a wholesome mixture of oats, coconut sugar, and cinnamon.
Ready in just minutes this Baked Apple recipe is a HIT every time it’s made. Generally, there are no leftovers and you can make this dish all the time without any quilt whatsoever!
It’s great for breakfast but also doubles as a healthy option for dessert and is great to take to potlucks. If you are feeling a little adventurous, you could drizzle a homemade glaze over the top to sweeten it up. A wholesome and delicious recipe that even the kids will love with a side of ice cream.
Why you should make this recipe
- So tasty and satisfying: These cinnamon sugar oatmeal stuffed apples are so tasty it will feel like you are having healthy apple pie. So tasty, you would want to have more than one serving:
- Healthy: A much better option than apple pie, with wholesome ingredients, you can’t go wrong when you make this recipe.
- Easy to make: Making this is quite simple. We promise you. You most likely already have all the ingredients handy to make this.
Ingredients you will need
- large apples: cut in half and cored
- coconut oil: or any neutral-tasting oil. You may also use butter.
- coconut sugar: or any other sugar like brown sugar or cane sugar.
- whole wheat flour: any other flour will work too. Try Gluten-free or oat flour.
- rolled oats: works better than quick oats
- cinnamon: please do not try to skip using cinnamon.
How to make these baked apples
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the apples cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the coconut oil, coconut sugar, whole wheat flour, oats, and cinnamon. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Spoon the oat mixture evenly into the centers of the apples.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender. Serve.
Recipe tips
- Pick apples that are both sweet and tangy with a crispy skin that won’t break down when baked. Which was ideal for this Baked Apple Recipe. Try different apples and mix and match them in your baking until you find the right ones for you. Here are a select few that will work great for baking: Jonathans, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Melrose, Golden Delicious, Gala, and McIntosh.
- Do use rolled oats instead of quick oats
- You may cook the apples longer. If you like the apples to be much more on the well-done side, cover the dish with foil and bake for the first 15 minutes, and then uncover to continue baking.
- Serve with Healthier ice cream options.
Recipes you may like
- Apple Pie Overnight Oats
- Apple Pie Chia Pudding
- Apple Oatmeal Cookies
- Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
- Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
Ready to start your oven now? Do you have an apple recipe you love? I’d love to hear about it in the comments. I am always looking for new ideas to try with my family. Share this Recipe with your friends and family if you like it.
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Baked Apples
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Ingredients
- 3 medium to large apples, cut in half and cored
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the apples cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the coconut oil, coconut sugar, whole wheat flour, oats, and cinnamon. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Spoon the oat mixture evenly into the centers of the apples.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Could I make ahead and store in the fridge overnight?
Yes. Texture and taste will vary slightly.
Looks delish. What type of cream do you put in on top?
I love using coconut cool whip or some Stonyfield organic Greek yogurt
This is awesome recipe. Thank you!
absolutely delicious! I did not have any coconut oil on hand. I subbed the coconut oil for olive oil. The end result is awesome! I don’t feel guilty for eating this at all. I will make a batch for my friend this weekend for her birthday. Thanks!
We agree this is so yummy. Glad the olive oil worked for you! Happy Birthday to your friend.
This recipe was great, but it was a bit too sweet for my tastes. Next time I will try it with half the amount of coconut sugar.
Thanks for the rating and feedback Jessica. If you found it too sweet it would be a great idea to use less sugar.
Hello Rena, Thank you for giving us such a nice recipe. I made this day before yesterday and we really enjoyed.
Thanks Emily
What a Delicious recipe!! I plan on making this today!