Apple season doesn’t mean you have to be stuck making the same pie five different times between here and Thanksgiving. I’ve put apples in my oatmeal, blended them into my afternoon smoothie, baked them into every dessert imaginable, and even in a salad, and all of it is SO delicious. This list is every apple recipe I love making once the weather starts shifting, but don’t let some heat stop you. You can enjoy these any time of year. I just get in a particular apple-y mood right about now.
There’s a great mix of apple recipes here that actually work for real life. So you’ll find breakfast, dessert, drinks, and even a savory recipe that might be the sleeper hit of the bunch (no pun intended). Some recipes here lean higher protein just because of what’s already in them (cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, dates, nuts), and I’ll call that out when it’s true. The rest are just apples doing what apples do best.
1
Protein Apple Almond Croissant Baked Oats
Ever wished you could have an almond croissant for breakfast every day without the sugar crash? These Protein Apple Almond Croissant Baked Oats are for you then. Think all the nutty, buttery flavors of a bakery croissant, paired with warm baked apples and a golden almond topping, but in a high-protein, make-ahead breakfast you can feel good about. Each slice packs about 17 grams of protein, thanks to the almond flour, protein powder, and cottage cheese. The texture is soft, tender, and just a little indulgent.
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2
High Protein Cinnamon Apple Banana Bread
A cozy banana bread with a nutritious boost — this High Protein Apple Banana Bread is everything you love about a classic loaf, but made even better. It’s naturally sweetened, loaded with warm cinnamon apples, and packed with protein. It’s soft, moist, totally gluten-free, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or a healthy treat any time of day.
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3
Warm Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Say "hello" to your newest breakfast obsession. If you're tired of the same old boring oatmeal, then you're going to fall in-love (no pun intended) with my Warm Apple Pie Overnight Oats. They're packed with plant-based protein and are perfect for prepping ahead, making them a simple, easy, and delicious breakfast!
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4
Healthy Apple Pancake Dippers
If you love apples and you love pancakes, then you're going love this unique twist on both! My Healthy Apple Pancake Dippers are the perfect, bite-sized way to get more fruit into your favorite breakfast treat. Plus, this recipe can easily be made gluten-free, vegan-friendly, paleo-friendly, and/or refined sugar-free. Essentially, it is the perfect breakfast treat, no matter what your dietary preferences are!
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5
Shortcut Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Bake
If you love the taste of homemade cinnamon rolls but hate the time that it takes to make them, then you're going to fall in-love with my Shortcut Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Bake. This is a "shortcut" bake because it comes together with pre-made cinnamon roll dough, but don't be fooled: it's so good, it tastes homemade! Whether you enjoy this bake as an indulgent breakfast, or as a warm and cozy dessert, you can't go wrong!
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6
Healthy Caramel Apple Donuts
These Healthy Caramel Apple Donuts taste just like a caramel apple, minus the mess. Made with apples, dates, chocolate, and peanuts, they're frozen and ready whenever a craving hits.
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7
Viral Caramel Date Apple
This Viral Caramel Date Apple is a viral recipe for a reason – instead of using sugary caramel, it swaps it out for soft, chewy, caramel-y dates, for a recipe that is both healthy AND delicious. If you are looking for a better-for-you take on the classic caramel apple recipe, then look no further because this easy, five-ingredient recipe is it!
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8
Caramel Apple Bark
There is nothing more delicious than a sweet and sticky caramel apple during the Fall season. But, let's be honest: traditional caramel apples can be difficult to eat, not to mention, messy. That's where this recipe comes in, to give you everything that you love about caramel apples, but in a much easier way to eat. This Caramel Apple Bark is made from sweet chocolate, chopped Granny Smith apples, salty pretzels, and a delicious caramel sauce for a treat that is perfect for Halloween and beyond!
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9
Apple Crisp Cold Brew Latte
Move over pumpkin spice latte, because there is a new coffee drink in town that is perfect for the fall season! That's right, my Apple Crisp Cold Brew Latte is a sweet, creamy, and dairy-free copycat of Starbucks' new fall recipe. If you love the taste of warm, stewed apples this time of year, then you will absolutely fall in-love with this recipe!
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10
Sweet Potato Apple Pie Smoothie
If you are looking for a sweet and delicious way to add more fruits and veggies to your daily diet, then look no further because this recipe is IT! My Sweet Potato Apple Pie Smoothie tastes just like apple pie in a glass, but is packed with a slew of different fruits and veggies like apples, bananas, and yes, sweet potatoes. You'll be surprised by just how delicious and filling this smoothie is, and how simple and easy it is to make!
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11
Fall Chicken Salad Apple Cheddar Bites
A creamy, high-protein chicken salad made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, crisp apples, pecans, and cranberries, served on cheddar-topped apple slices for the ultimate sweet and savory fall bite.
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