Yesterday we talked about all of the benefits of eating Apples, so I thought today I’d post some healthy Apple recipes that are super simple and easy to make. If you’re not sure what to do with your apples, give these a try! If you have your own favorite apple recipes, feel free to share…

–Healthy Apple Bran Muffins–

All You’ll Need:

1 1/4 cups bran
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup milk
2 large eggs
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 cup peeled and chopped apple
1 cup raisins

All You’ll Do:

1. In a large bowl combine bran, whole wheat flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
2. In a small bowl cream together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and butter; fold into flour mixture. Stir in chopped apples and raisins. Pour into greased muffin tins.
3. Bake in a 350*F oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from oven. Let completely cool on wire rack.

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–Healthy Apple Crisp–

 All You’ll Need:

1/4 cup instant oatmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 Tbsp margarine
4 Granny Smith apples
2 cups vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

All you’ll Do:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
3. In a bowl, thoroughly combine the oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and margarine.
4. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
5. Spread the apple slices evenly over the surface of the baking pan.
6. Sprinkle the oatmeal-flour mixture over the apples.
7. Bake in the preheated over for 30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
8. Serve warm, topping each serving with 1/4 cup frozen yogurt.

Nutrition Information:

142 calories; 63mg sodium; 3g fat; 1g fiber, 20g carbohydrates

Serves 8

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Additional Reading:
• Healthful Benefits of Eating Apples
• Healthy Chicken with Apples and Cider Sauce Recipe
• How to Keep Your Diet on Track
• Weight-Loss Tip: Praise Yourself When you Stick With It
• Four Easy Diet and Exercise Tips

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