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20 Healthy Apple Recipes For Any Occasion

Updated:

09/01/2025

Wondering what to make with apples? Here are 20 healthy apple recipes including ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts!

With the start of school comes the start of apple season! As temperatures start to cool down here in Michigan, I get excited to start making tons of sweet and savory dishes with freshly picked apples! While baked goods are an obvious go-to for apples, I love including them in oatmeal and smoothies as well. My family makes it a family outing to go apple picking each year, and my boys are excellent at it by now, bringing me lots of fresh ingredients. If you love apples like I do, but want to switch things up, I’ve compiled 20 Healthy Apple Recipes for you to make this season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What apple is perfect for baking?

Fuji or gala apples are a great baking apple! These apples are both crisp and very sweet. Granny Smith are also a great variety if you like things mroe tart.

Can you freeze apples?

Yes! Use freezer bags, and any apple will be good in the freezer for 3 to 6 months.

When is apple season in the US?

Depending on the variety, apple season usually starts in late July and runs through November.

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20 Healthy Apple Recipes

Apple Banana Nut Oatmeal

5 stars average

A simple way to make oatmeal for yourself or your kids that is ready on the stove top in 7 minutes.

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Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Cookies

4.63 stars average

The perfect portable make-ahead breakfast, these chewy oatmeal apple breakfast cookies are energy packed and lightly sweetened to make them loved by all!

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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

4.67 stars average

These light and fluffy baked donuts are full of apple spice flavor without any of the heavy grease you find in a traditional fried donut.

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Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie

5 stars average

This Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie in the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors to start your morning.

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Apple Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

4.64 stars average

Creamy, natural peanut butter and crisp, juicy apples are the perfect natural sweetener for overnight steel cut oats.

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Gluten Free Apple Crisp

4 stars average

This easy and delicious apple crisp recipe is naturally gluten-free, made with juicy apples, warm cinnamon and a hearty oat topping.

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Best Apple Pie Protein Smoothie

4.38 stars average

This Apple Pie Protein Smoothie Recipe is the ultimate healthy drink recipe for fall – ideal for breakfast, a snack or dessert!

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Spelt Salad with Apples, Cheddar and Scallions

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A hearty and flavor-packed whole grain salad made with chewy spelt, crunchy apples and sharp cheddar cheese.

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Sparkling Apple Cider Punch

4.38 stars average

Made with or without alcohol, your guests will love this Sparkling Apple Cider Punch- perfect for fall entertaining!

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Quinoa with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Apples and Scallions

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Quinoa is tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, apples and scallions in a garlicky lemon vinaigrette to create this simple, protein-packed dish.

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Apple Cinnamon Smoothie

5 stars

This thick and creamy breakfast smoothie recipe is made with ripe bananas, juicy apples and warm cinnamon. It's the ultimate healthy meal or snack for on-the-go!

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Healthy Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins

4.59 stars average

These pumpkin-packed muffins with apples and walnuts are so light and fluffy your family will have no idea they’re actually good for you!

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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

4.50 stars average

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Made with no added sugar, this easy slow cooker apple butter recipe is scented with cinnamon and other warm fall spices.

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Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

4.36 stars average

Naturally sweetened with fruit, these apple cinnamon protein pancakes are gluten-free and will fill you up while fulfilling the sweet craving in a healthy way.

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Cinnamon Baked Apples with Walnuts and Spices

3 stars average

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The ultimate fall dessert, baked apples are stuffed with walnuts and spices then baked in apple cider until soft and sweet. Serve with vanilla ice cream to make a la mode!

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Kale Salad with Apples and Walnuts

5 stars average

This hearty massaged kale salad is made with sweet apples and crunchy walnuts. Great for making ahead and packing in lunches!

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34 responses to “20 Healthy Apple Recipes For Any Occasion”

Charli

I tried the sparkling apple cider punch. It’s amazing !!!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  So glad you enjoyed it Charli!
  
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Todd @ HonestlyYUM

Heck yes! Thank you for the best list EVER!!

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Liz DellaCroce

I am obsessed with your fruit leather!! It’s so dang cute!

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Gaby

Wonderful roundup! Now I need to make every single one of these!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  You and me both sista!! Happy apple season. :) (PS: Do you have apple season?)
  
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Liz DellaCroce

I want your pizza now!!

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Liz DellaCroce

Thank you so much Jen!!

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Liz DellaCroce

I KNOW!! I’m dying over those too!!!

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Liz DellaCroce

My pleasure!! Hope you’re doing well friend!

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Liz DellaCroce

Thanks my dear!! Can’t wait to have cider with you!

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Liz DellaCroce

Hopefully you have some great apple options near you!!

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Liz DellaCroce

Thanks so much Carrian!! Hope you had fun on your orchard tour!!

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Liz DellaCroce

Same here!!! I just got another big batch of apples so I can’t wait to get busy in the kitchen!

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Kate

What a great roundup! I love Fall, and I look forward to apple season. There are so many great recipes on here that I want to try! Thanks for putting this together and for including my recipes!!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  I love fall too!! Thank you for the wonderful recipes!!
  
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Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

I have to stop myself from eating more than one apple a day at this time of year. I tend to overdo it and give myself a belly ache. Lol. I love these recipes. i am so glad to see this flourless apple brownies recipe. My neighbor called me last night asking if I knew of a good apple brownie recipe. I’ll have to ass it on to her.

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  lol it’s funny you mention that – I had to cut my 2 year old off at the orchard this morning!!! PS: I’m cracking up at your last sentence… freudian slip? :)
  
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  1. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
    
    Lol! Not at all. Proofreading is not my strong suit.
    
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Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg

Nice roundup! They all look so good. I like the picture of you little man picking apples. So cute! Pinned!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Thank you – he loves apple picking. :)
  
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Lauren at Keep It Sweet

I better go back to the farm for more apples:-) Thanks for including me in this awesome roundup, Liz!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Yes you better!!! Wish you lived closer – I have about 100 pounds to share.
  
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Maria Tadic

Love this list!!! Apples are so delicious and I’m stoked they’re in full swing!!! Definitely wanna try some of those pizzas!!!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  I know me too!! I was resisting for a little while but I’m ready for them now!! :)
  
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Liz DellaCroce

Oh good!!! Enjoy the apple picking!! Can’t wait to see what beautiful recipes you come up with!

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Liz DellaCroce

Thank you!! I’ll be honest, it took about 100 years but hopefully it makes it easier for people to find their favorites. :) Thanks for your awesome recipes!!

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Liz DellaCroce

Me too!!! It makes my heart sing. :) Thanks so much – he loved picking! We will need to go again this year. :)

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Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon

I love Apple season! Can’t wait to try some of these apple recipes out! Thanks for sharing such a great round up!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Oh good let me know if you try anything!!! PS: Soon it will be lemon season. ;-)
  
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Ali @ Inspiralized

This makes me so excited that it’s October 1st already!!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Me too!!! I woke up so happy today. :)
  
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Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama

What a great round up! I’ve been dreaming of that pulled pork and apples for days.

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  It’s funny I need to make it again because I’ve been dreaming of it too!!! Can’t wait for your pumpkin month!
  
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