Heart-Healthy Classic Baked Apples

Delight your taste buds and nourish your heart with these Heart-Healthy Classic Baked Apples, the perfect guilt-free dessert or wholesome snack. This recipe transforms naturally sweet Granny Smith apples into tender, cinnamon-spiced treats, stuffed to the brim with a luscious blend of rolled oats, crunchy walnuts, and cozy fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and infused with vanilla, these baked apples deliver the comforting flavors of dessert while prioritizing heart health. With just 15 minutes of prep and wholesome, pantry-friendly ingredients, this easy dessert is simple to make yet elegantly satisfying. Serve warm with a dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt for a creamy, protein-rich topping that enhances both flavor and nutrition. Perfect for family gatherings or meal-prepped indulgence, these baked apples prove that healthy eating can be utterly delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 4

Add the pure maple syrup and vanilla extract to the oat mixture, stirring until well blended.

Step 5

Stuff each apple with the oat and nut mixture, packing it in tightly.

Step 6

Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish, and pour the water around the base of the apples.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender but not mushy.

Step 9

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

Serving size	(1200.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1297.8

Total Fat 46.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 608.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.7g	0%
Total Sugars 126.8g
Protein 26.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 189.5mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 1659.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 62.2%