Heart-Healthy Classic Baked Apples
Savor the nostalgic comfort of 'Heart-Healthy Classic Baked Apples,' a wholesome twist on a beloved dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe features tart Granny Smith apples stuffed with a fiber-rich blend of rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup. Baked to perfection in a gentle steam bath, the apples become irresistibly tender while maintaining their structure, making them a visually stunning treat. This heart-healthy delight is low in fat, packed with nutrients, and can be served warm with a dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt for a guilt-free indulgence. Ready in just under an hour, it’s ideal for anyone seeking a healthy dessert option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Keywords: heart-healthy dessert, baked apples recipe, wholesome dessert option, easy baked apples.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole large Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Using a small paring knife or an apple corer, core the apples, leaving about 1/2 inch of the apple at the bottom to create a 'bowl'. Carefully hollow out the apples, leaving them about 1/2 inch thick.
In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Add the pure maple syrup and vanilla extract to the oat mixture, stirring until well blended.
Stuff each apple with the oat and nut mixture, packing it in tightly.
Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish, and pour the water around the base of the apples.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender but not mushy.
Allow the apples to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with a dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt as a heart-healthy topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 608 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.5 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1660 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
