In these desserts, you can use nutritious apples as a source of sweetness. Each of these dishes has the option of no added sugar or sugar-free substitutes, making it easy and flavorful to create delicious, tailored desserts. Recipes like apple “donuts” and apple crumble with oats have a comforting sweetness that you’ll want to make again and again.
healthy apple crisp
What better way to end a delicious dinner than this classic apple dessert recipe? It is low in calories and can be made even lower by using sugar substitutes.
Apple “Donut”
This super simple three-ingredient recipe turns apple slices into “doughnuts.” Top with nut butter and coconut for a satisfying sugar-free dessert or healthy snack.
Sugar-free mini apple pie
These delicious single-serve tarts are gluten-free and sweetened with dates instead of refined sugar. Top with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream to take this special yet healthy dessert to the next level.
Apple crumble with oats
Leaving the apples peeled provides fiber and vitamins, making this diabetic-friendly dessert not only delicious but also good for your health.
all american apple pie
Small apple pies are made by hollowing out apple shells and baking them, then placing a lattice of pastry on top and baking until golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
apple date cake
Create a sweet treat by whipping up an easy cake with dates, pecans, and apples.
apple puff oven pancakes
Apple pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves or ginger. If you don’t have it on hand, you can substitute cinnamon and a small amount of cloves in the recipe.
apple pie energy ball
These no-bake apple pie energy balls are easy to assemble and will give your body the energy it needs to get through the afternoon.
Apple with cinnamon almond butter
Adding a pinch of cinnamon takes this healthy snack from basic to amazing.
dried apple
This healthy oven-dried apple recipe is perfect if you want to make dried apples at home but don’t have a dehydrator. Perfect for lunch boxes or snacks, homemade dried apples are easy to make in the oven and are high in fiber and nutrients. Skip the step of peeling the apples first to preserve the fibers from the peel and save time. Also omit core removal. A star-shaped core creates a neat shape in the center of each dried apple. For crispy apple chips, bake the apples for about an additional hour.
