Low-Cal Baked Cinnamon Apple Recipe
October 10, 2023
A tasty fall favorite that’s just as delicious all year round
Cook time: 30 minutes
Baked cinnamon apples are a fall and winter favorite, but you can certainly enjoy them all year! Traditional recipes use sugar. But to cut down on calories, our recipe offers an alternative: artificial sweeteners. At 100 calories, each serving is comparable to one fresh Granny Smith apple — and the spices and flavorings don’t add any extra!
Ingredients
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp Splenda® or Stevia®
- Water
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Slice apples into thin slices and place in a 9×9 baking dish or pie dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and Splenda or Stevia. Mix so that all apples are coated. Place a small amount of water in the dish (about 1/4 in).
- Bake apples uncovered for 30 minutes or until apples are soft and break apart easily.
Ingredient health benefits
These delicious treats include simple ingredients with a plethora of health benefits:
- Apples: This key ingredient is a heart-healthy fruit that can help stabilize your blood sugar, lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure, ease inflammation and more.
- Cinnamon: This kitchen spice staple is anti-inflammatory, may also help reduce blood sugar and can help lower cholesterol.
Nutrition information (per serving)
Serves 4
Serving size = 1 apple
Total calories: 100
Total fat: .5 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 27 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugars: 19 g
Protein: 1 g