Louise and I brought home way too many apples from the Saturday market this weekend. Honeycrisp for snacking, Granny Smith for baking, and Pink Lady for salads.
So we cooked our way through the crate and picked our 25 easiest, best–tasting apple recipes. You might also like our sweet potato recipes and winter squash dinners.
Why you will love these apple recipes:
- Tested in our kitchen: we matched apple varieties to each recipe for texture + flavor.
- Lower added sugar: we rely on the apple’s sweetness; desserts are lightly sweet by design.
- Meal-prep friendly: many keep 3–4 days and several freeze beautifully.
Healthy Apple Breakfasts and Bakes
Moist, tender, and loaded with fresh apple chunks. Olive oil keeps it soft for days; a dusting of cinnamon sugar makes it coffee-break perfect.
Pillowy spirals packed with cinnamon and sautéed apples. We proof the dough in a slightly warm oven (light on) for a guaranteed rise.
Everyday ingredients, generous apple bits, bakery-style domes. They freeze well – and Louise reheats two for breakfast and serves them with peanut butter.
4. Oatmeal Pancakes with Apple Compote
Blended oats plus a quick skillet apple-raisin topping. Weekend-brunch vibes with weekday-simple ingredients.
5. Bircher Muesli (Overnight Oats with Apple)
Swiss-style oats made creamy with grated apple. Stir, chill, top with nuts. Zero morning effort, 100% payoff.
6. Protein Apple Muffins
Our protein apple muffins are a light, fruity, and oil-free snack and breakfast packed with natural protein to keep you full and energized.
Desserts (less sugar, more apple flavor)
This apple bread recipe uses plenty of fresh, juicy apples, grated and in chunks, to create a naturally sweet, moist, and wholesome loaf perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
8. Apple Crisp
Buttery oat topping over cinnamon apples. Serve warm with yogurt or ice cream—nobody asks about the missing butter.
9. Apple Crumble
Granny Smith apples and a touch of lemon for bright, not cloying, apples; chunky crumble for maximum crunch.
10. Apple Pie (Dairy-Free)
Golden, flaky vegan crust; classic spiced filling. We cut the sugar slightly and let the apples shine.
11. Apple Tart (No-Roll Pastry)
No-knead dough pressed in the pan, fan-shingled apples on top. Looks fancy, eats like a dream.
12. Vegan Apple Fritters
Light, soft, and perfumed with cinnamon – this is an Italian family recipe. Dip in vanilla custard and try not to smile.
13. Apple Cinnamon Muffins (Healthy)
Grated apple sweetens and keeps them moist; a crisp cinnamon-sugar top makes them feel like a bakery treat.
PRO TIP (for pies & crisps): Chill your crumble/pie topping 10 minutes before baking—bigger, crunchier clusters. Toss sliced apples with a little lemon + cornstarch to keep the filling saucy, not soggy.
Savory Apple Recipes
15. Chickpea apple salad
Peppery greens, crisp apple, toasted almonds. Lemon-mustard vinaigrette ties it together in five minutes.
16. Greek Yogurt Coleslaw with Apple (No Mayo)
Thinly sliced cabbage and carrot with crisp apple and walnuts. No heavy mayo—bright, crunchy, make-ahead friendly.
17. Vinegar Coleslaw with Apple
BBQ-ready slaw that stays crunchy for days. Apple adds freshness; white wine vinegar keeps it lively.
18. Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
Sweet-tangy, spiced with a whisper of cinnamon. A cold-weather classic that loves roast veg, grain bowls, and holiday tables.
19. Butternut Squash Salad with Apples & Pecans
Roasted squash, crisp apple, and feta with honey-mustard dressing. Hearty enough for lunch; gorgeous on a fall table.
20. Mediterranean Kale Salad with Apples (Honey-Mustard)
This Mediterranean kale salad is a fresh, high-fiber dish packed with vibrant flavors, creamy feta, tart apples, and a nourishing crunch.
21. Carrot Salad with Apples & Raisins
French-inspired, quick-shredded, lemon-forward. Sweet meets savory, and it disappears at potlucks.
22. Sweet Potato Soup with Apple
One-pot, 30 minutes. Ginger, apple, and a splash of vinegar make it creamy, aromatic, and not too sweet.
23. Cabbage Soup with Apples & White Beans
Hearty and budget-friendly. Apples round out the tomatoes; beans make it dinner.
24. Cranberry Chickpea Salad with Feta
This is a protein-rich salad that keeps you full and satisfied while still feeling light and fresh. The mix of chickpeas, grapes, crisp apples, and tangy feta creates the perfect balance of flavors.
25. Lentil, Apple & Walnut Stuffed Butternut Squash
Cozy vegetarian main that slices beautifully. Herb-y lentils, crunch from walnuts, a pop of apple; holiday-ready and weeknight-worthy.
PRO TIP (savory): A small splash of lemon or apple cider vinegar at the end brightens any apple-savory dish and keeps flavors balanced.
Make-ahead & storage
• Muffins, bread, and cake: cool completely; freeze slices individually up to 3 months.
• Crisps/crumble: bake and cool; reheat at 160°C / 325°F for 10–12 minutes to re-crisp.
• Salads with apple: dress just before serving; toss apples with lemon to prevent browning.
• Soups: refrigerate 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
25 Apple Recipes: Apple Muffins
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Equipment
- 12-muffin tin or two 6-muffin tins
- 12 muffin (paper) liners or twelve 5-inch squared pieces of parchment paper
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples 2 apples chopped and 1 apple grated
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk any
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or 50% all-purpose and 50% whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda optional
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Topping
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C. Line a 12-muffin pan (or two 6-muffin pans) with muffin liners.Chop two apples into ⅓-inch dice. Grate one apple with the large holes of a box grater. Set aside while you make the batter; it's okay if they get a little brown.
- Add ¾ cup non-dairy milk, ¾ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to a large bowl and whisk well.Sift in 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 pinch salt and whisk for a few seconds until combined. Don't overmix the batter.
- Fold in the grated and chopped apples.
- Spoon the batter to the muffin pan, ensuring the batter sinks fully into the muffin liners.Fill the muffin liners to the brim; the apple pieces can pile up on top.Optionally, you can top them with 1 teaspoon cinnamon mixed in 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake at 350°F or 180°C for 27 minutes, until the muffins are golden-brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry.Let them cool down on a cooling rack before eating them.
Notes
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My favorite: apple salad with chickpeas and nuts
Fantastic, Maggy! I’m so happy that you enjoy that salad 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Kindest, Louise