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Healthy Baked Apple Recipe

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Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 4 large apples Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala are great choices
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • ¼ cup rolled oats optional, for texture
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts walnuts or pecans, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A small pinch of salt
  • Coconut oil or butter for greasing the baking dish

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Core and slice the apples into ½-inch thick slices, keeping the skin on for added fiber and nutrients.
  • In a bowl, mix the apple slices with maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a small pinch of salt.
  • Grease a baking dish with coconut oil or butter, then spread the apple mixture evenly in the dish.
  • Optional toppings: Sprinkle rolled oats and chopped nuts over the apples for added texture and nutrition.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and bubbling.
  • Cool slightly before serving, and enjoy with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a spoonful of coconut whipped cream for extra creaminess.