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    Home » Desserts » Pies, Crisps & Cobblers

    Light Maple Cashew Baked Apples

    Published: Oct 30, 2014 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 30 Comments

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    Bring on the healthy desserts to keep things in balance for the holiday season! Cashew, maple and oat-stuffed baked apples are a popular fall recipe.
    Light Maple Cashew Baked Apples...A fantastic autumn dessert or snack! 156 calories and 4 Weight Watcher PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #vegetarian #vegan

    It's time to put the pantry on lockdown. There is Halloween candy in the house! (Cue horror movie scream.) We bought the big Costco bag, full of many of my favorite mini chocolate bars. And the only way I can deal with having it in the house is by NOT OPENING IT until 5pm on Halloween night. "Not open = off limits" in my world.

    Then again, if I completely deny myself...well, that's not good for anyone. Bitter, snarly - a perfect match for that witch costume hanging in my closet.

    So, I compromise. And that is where these awesome baked apples come in. Hail to the baked apples!

    Light Maple Cashew Baked Apples...A fantastic autumn dessert or snack! 156 calories and 4 Weight Watcher PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #vegetarian #vegan

    The vessel itself (you know, the apple) is full of vitamins and other good nutrients (scroll down to A Helping of Health for details), so that's a good start. What really makes or breaks baked apples on the "health" scale is what you put inside.

    I started by cutting the apples in half because, for me, a full stuffed apple is more than I need for a snack or dessert. The only part I scooped out was the core, leaving the rest of the apple intact.

    Light Maple Cashew Baked Apples...A fantastic autumn dessert or snack! 156 calories and 4 Weight Watcher PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #vegetarian #vegan

    What I decided to stuff the apple was inspired by what was inside my pantry. NOT the Halloween candy.

    Cashews, cinnamon, oats and maple syrup. I could have added in some butter or brown sugar, but I was looking for a more natural sweetener and I found that the syrup glued everything together, making the butter somewhat unnecessary.

    I opted them in the oven and 25 minutes later, we were treated to a satisfying, perfectly sweet dessert. By all means, serve the stuffed apples with some frozen yogurt or plain yogurt if want an extra dollop of creaminess.

    Light Maple Cashew Baked Apples...A fantastic autumn dessert or snack! 156 calories and 4 Weight Watcher PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #vegetarian #vegan

    A Helping of Health:

    We've heard it since we were little. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." While that is just a fun saying to toss around when your kid insists that candy is truly the best thing for him, there's some truth behind it.

    • Apples are a powerhouse source of Vitamin C.  However, take note that most of that Vitamin C is stored near the skin, so eat the peel whenever possible.
    • Doctors keep telling us to eat more fiber, which helps to prevent heart disease (amongst other things).  Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber.  Plus, fiber makes us full for longer, which can help ward off cravings for junk food.  (I need all the help I can get!)
    • Antioxidants are the nutrients that help to reduce the risks of certain cancers.  Wouldn't you know that apples are chockfull of antioxidants?

    Other healthy apple recipes:

    Healthy Apple Recipes | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian
    Whole Wheat Apple Spice Muffins
    Spaghetti Squash with Apples & Toasted Pecans

    Light Maple Cashew Baked Apples

    These light maple cashew baked apples are a fantastic way to enjoy a light dessert any time of the year.
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 large Braeburn apples
    • ⅓ cup oats gluten-free brand, if desired
    • ⅓ cup raw cashews chopped
    • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • In a small bowl, stir together the oats, cashews, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt.
    • Cut the apples in half through the stem. Using a paring knife and small spoon, scoop out the core.
    • Divide the oat mixture evenly between the apple halves.
    • Place the apples in a baking dish filled with ¼-inch water.
    • Bake until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Points+), 3 (Old Points)
    Recipe found on cookincanuck.com

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Stuffed Apple Half | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Amanda+@+The+Kitcheneer

        November 03, 2014 at 3:58 pm

        I want this for breakfast! And beautiful photos!

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      2. Colleen (Souffle Bombay)

        November 03, 2014 at 6:11 am

        These are such a great snack idea...so funny last week, I attempted to make a sliced baked apple with "leftover" Halloween candy - umm yeah, that turned out about as good as it sounds...blech! Yours however...perfect!

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      3. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

        November 02, 2014 at 1:25 pm

        Gorgeous baked apples! I love that you sliced them in half instead of cooking whole!

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      4. Angela {Mind Over Batter}

        November 02, 2014 at 10:07 am

        Thank heavens for you!! We had a handful of kids stop by to trick or treat this year. You know what that means? I'm eating ALL the candy!! This is a recipe me and my hips can get behind.

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      5. Aggie

        November 02, 2014 at 4:56 am

        I have to start making desserts like this...my kids have been in major ice cream mode since summer and I am having mom guilt 🙂 I love apples, and these look SO good!

        Reply
      6. anne

        November 01, 2014 at 11:31 am

        Where can you find Braeburns in the Fraser Valley? I've looked and looked for them but I'm told the season is over and I'll have to wait for next year.

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      7. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic

        October 31, 2014 at 8:23 pm

        Wow. Now that's a delicious treat that I wouldn't feel guilty about eating!

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      8. Susan

        October 31, 2014 at 6:12 pm

        I think this is the most awesome looking baked apple I've ever seen! I could totally eat this for breakfast (is that allowed?!). Plus you added cashews, which wins in my book.

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      9. Paula-bell'alimento

        October 31, 2014 at 6:04 pm

        I picked up two big bags of apples today! Hello baked apples ; )

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      10. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious

        October 31, 2014 at 9:17 am

        These look so good! I can't be trusted around Halloween candy either. We decided to give out glow bracelets instead so we don't have to have any in our house.

        Reply
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