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Thanksgiving is a time for delectable desserts, and there’s no need to compromise taste for health! In the spirit of giving thanks for all things sweet, we present a healthy and delicious dessert that will make your Thanksgiving feast complete: Warm Baked Apples with Cinnamon-Oat Crumble!

This dessert captures the essence of autumn and Thanksgiving, combining the natural sweetness of apples with a hearty, yet wholesome, cinnamon-oat crumble. It’s a treat that satisfies your cravings and your commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • A pinch of salt
  • Vanilla yogurt or a dollop of whipped coconut cream for serving (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  1. Prepare the Apples:
    • Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact.
    • Using a paring knife, score a shallow cut around the equator of each apple, creating a lip about 1/2 inch wide.
    • This will help the apples keep their shape and prevent the crumble from falling out.
  1. Make the Crumble Topping:
    • In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, chopped walnuts, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ground nutmeg, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix until you have a crumbly texture.
  1. Fill the Apples:
    • Place the cored apples in a baking dish.
    • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon evenly over the tops of the apples.
    • Spoon the crumble mixture into the hollowed-out centers of the apples, dividing it evenly among them.
  1. Bake:
    • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
  1. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Once baked, remove the foil, and let the apples cool slightly.
    • Serve the warm baked apples with a dollop of vanilla yogurt or a spoonful of whipped coconut cream if desired.

Written by GUADS intern Alexis, with contributions from somethingnutritiousblog.com