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WW Recipe of the Day: Healthy Baked Apples
Here's a simple, low fat, healthy apple dessert perfect for a cool fall evening - or anytime really - since apples are available year round.
Easy Healthy Low Fat Baked Apples
Baked apples are the kind of simple old-fashioned dish that never really goes out of style—probably because they're healthy and delicious.
Who can resist the smell of cinnamon baked apples wafting through the house? Not me.
I took them to a friend's house for dessert a while back. Drizzled with a little low-fat custard sauce, they were a hit with both the adults and the kids!
These healthy baked apples make a great dessert—plain or topped with low-fat vanilla ice cream or whipped cream—for a real treat.
I think they're great as part of a healthy breakfast from time to time as well, especially alongside a serving of Greek Yogurt.
How Many Calories and WW Points in these Baked Apples?
According to my calculations each baked apple half has just 116 calories and
3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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What Kind of Apples Are Best for Making Baked Apples?
The best baking apples offer a balance of sweet and tart flavors as well as flesh that doesn't break down in the oven. Some of my favorites include: Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, Cortland, and Gala.
How Do You Make Baked Apples?
This recipe couldn't be simpler. They're easier than a lot of other apple desserts, since you don't have to fuss with peeling and/or slicing the apples.
Some baked apple recipes call for leaving the apple whole intact and removing the core, but this is tricky to do and takes longer to bake.
For this baked apple recipe, I cut them in half, scooped out the core, and added the filling and baked until tender 30 to 45 minutes—depending on the size of your apples.
To make this dairy-free, you could substitute coconut oil for the butter.
Step 1: Prepare the Apples
Wash and dry your apples before cutting them in half and scooping out the core.
Step 2: Fill with the Topping
I added 2 tablespoons quick cooking oats (not instant) and 1 tablespoon chopped nuts to the butter, sugar and spices in this batch.
Step 3: Bake Until Tender
My favorite variation of this recipe: I added 2 tablespoons of quick oats and 1 tablespoon chopped nuts to the butter, brown sugar and spices. This increases the calories to 136 and the WW Freestyle SmartPoints to *3.
Can I Turn This into a Healthy Recipe for Two?
Yes, just use 1 apple, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1-½ teaspoons of butter, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg.
Can I Double This Recipe?
Yes, simply double all the ingredients in the recipe.
Variations:
These healthy baked apples can be customized too. Feel free to add up to ¼ cup total of other healthy ingredients to the sugar, butter and spices, such as:
- Chopped dried fruit such as raisins or dried cranberries
- Chopped nuts such as almonds, pecans or walnuts
- low-fat granola
- Quick cooking oats
You can also substitute maple syrup, honey or your favorite sugar substitute for the sugar, if you prefer. Enjoy!
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Healthy Baked Apples Recipe
These healthy low fat baked apples are an easy healthy delicious dessert you can enjoy without guilt.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Servings (adjustable): 4
Calories: 116
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 2 large apples
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅓ cup water or apple juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Cut the apples in half around the middle. Remove the core and seeds with a small spoon or knife.Place the apples in an ovenproof baking dish.
In a small bowl (affiliate link), combine the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon this mixture into the centers of your apple halves. Pour water or apple juice into the baking dish.
Bake apples for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.
Serve warm with low-fat ice cream, whipped cream or plain or vanilla yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Equipment
Recipe Notes
Variations:
These healthy baked apples can be customized too. Feel free to add up to ¼ cup of other healthy ingredients to the sugar, butter and spices, such as:
- Chopped dried fruit such as raisins or dried cranberries
- Chopped nuts such as almonds, pecans or walnuts,
- Low-fat granola
- Quick cooking oats
Serving size: ½ apple
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Baked Apples Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /2 apple)
Calories 116Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 3g12%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low fat apple dessert, oven baked apples
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*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
This video shows how to make a different version of baked apples:
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- Baked Apples - Simply Recipes
- Microwave Baked Apples - Simple Nourished Living
- Cinnamon Baked Apples - Eating Well
- Microwave Baked Apples Two Ways - Fat Free Vegan
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Easy Crock Pot Apple Cobbler
Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
Healthy Harvest Apple Cake
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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