20 healthy apple recipes that are easy, delicious, and packed with flavor. From breakfasts to snacks and desserts, these wholesome apple ideas are perfect for fall and beyond.

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. I have quite a few savory dinner recipes for apples as well!
We make 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 got you covered! I’ve compiled 20 Healthy Apple Recipes for every season, including vegan and gluten-free, and from breakfast to dessert!

Choosing the Right Apples for Every Recipe
Not all apples are created equal, and the type you use can make a big difference in flavor and texture. Here’s a quick guide to help you pick the perfect apple for your next healthy recipe!
- Best for Baking: Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, and Braeburn hold their shape well in the oven and offer a nice balance of tartness and sweetness. They’re ideal for crisps, muffins, and baked apples.
- Best for Snacking & Salads: Fuji, Gala, and Pink Lady are naturally sweet and crunchy, making them perfect for fresh salads, snack boards, or dipping in peanut butter.
- Best for Sauces & Smoothies: McIntosh and Cortland soften quickly when cooked, which makes them perfect for applesauce, soups, or blended into smoothies.
- Best All-Purpose Apples: Golden Delicious and Jonagold work well in both sweet and savory dishes, so they’re great to keep on hand for versatile cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
The healthiest way to eat an apple is also the simplest. Grab a fresh apple, wash it, then take a bite skin and all!
Yes! Use freezer bags, and any apple will be good in the freezer for 3 to 6 months.
Apple season runs from late summer through fall, but many varieties store beautifully and are available year-round. For the freshest flavor and best prices, shop local orchards or farmers’ markets in the fall when apples are at their peak!

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Healthy Apple Recipes for Breakfast
Apple Banana Nut Oatmeal
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Apple Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Healthy Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins
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Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
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Slow Cooker Apple Butter
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Healthy Apple Recipes for Dinner
Spelt Salad with Apples, Cheddar and Scallions

Charoset (Apple and Walnut Salad)
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Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples, Onions, and Sweet Potatoes

Kale Salad with Apples and Walnuts
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Apples
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Healthy Apple Sweets
Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Cookies
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Baked Apple Cider Donuts
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Gluten Free Apple Crisp
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Cinnamon Baked Apples with Walnuts and Spices

Jewish Apple Cake
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Healthy Apple Drinks
Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie
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Best Apple Pie Protein Smoothie

Sparkling Apple Cider Punch
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Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
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Apple Cider Gin Fizz
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Hi, I’m Liz!
Hey there, I’m Liz Della Croce and I’m thrilled to have you here! My aim is to motivate and ignite your passion for cooking amazing meals for your loved ones. I believe in the power of real, wholesome ingredients that are bursting with flavor and won’t break the bank. Whether it’s a traditional Lebanese recipe from my family or a culinary creation from across the globe, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover that nutritious food can be exciting, affordable, and easy to prepare.
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