Welcome to our collection of 25 apple recipes that celebrate the humble apple in its most natural form.
The recipes focus on whole–food ingredients, while we avoid heavily processed sugars and artificial additions to highlight apples‘ natural sweetness.
Take your pick from healthy breakfast ideas, one–pot soups, and fruity desserts with apples. These sweet and savory apple recipes will delight you and your family.
Apple sorts used in these apple recipes
- Granny Smith: They hold their shape when baked into pies and crisps.
- Sweet–tart Jonagold apples: Break down beautifully in soups, adding natural sweetness and a smooth texture.
- Braeburn, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples: Work excellently in cakes. They maintain some texture during baking while offering a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- Fuji or Jazz: Ideal for coleslaw and salad recipes since they resist browning.
Sweet apple recipes
From easy and fruity desserts to naturally sweet breakfast ideas, apples’ natural pectin creates tender and sweet results.
Because apples contain natural sugar, we can reduce added sugar in most of our dessert recipes.
1. Easy apple cake (no eggs)
This egg-free cake is easy to assemble, soft, moist, and made with fresh apple chunks.
Itโll take you 10 minutes to prepare and will please everyone around your table.
2. Apple cinnamon rolls
Apple cinnamon rolls are a delicious twist on classic cinnamon rolls. They combine pillowy layers of cinnamon-flavored dough with tender pieces of apples.
It’s a beautiful treat for brunch, holiday celebrations, and slow Sunday mornings.
3. Vegan apple muffins
Our recipe uses simple everyday ingredients, is packed with apple pieces, and is excellent for a quick breakfast, dessert, or healthy snack.
4. Caramelized baked apples
If you are looking for a delicious, easy, and healthy dessert, youโve found it! You can make this baked apple recipe with minimal effort and six pantry staples.
We keep the apples whole rather than cut them into apple slices because they stay super moist this way.
5. Apple pie
This dairy-free apple pie is a delicious and satisfying alternative to classic apple pie. Vegan butter is used instead of regular butter to make an irresistible golden and flaky pie crust.
The filling is no different from the traditional recipe, which uses tender and juicy apples flavored with warm spices and sugar.
6. Apple tart
This apple tart is full of sliced fresh apples tossed in a cinnamon-sugar coating and baked in a flaky, easy-to-make, no-knead, no-roll pastry dough.
Itโs an excellent crowd-pleaser for special occasions and holiday celebrations with family and friends.
7. Apple crumble
The best apple crumble is made with cooking apples or Granny Smith, which perfectly balance tartness and texture when baked.
Enjoy this easy plant-based recipe as a holiday dessert or cozy treat during the winter months.
9. Easy apple bread
Our easy apple bread 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.
The recipe is easy to make with simple and affordable ingredients. Itโs free of eggs and excess sugar.
10. Bircher muesli
Bircher Muesli is a wholesome and delicious overnight oats recipe with apples, milk, almonds, and raisins.
Our Bircher Muesli contains a good balance of carbohydrates, vegetarian protein, and healthy fats, which keep you satiated throughout the morning.
11. Oatmeal
Start your morning with a comforting bowl of creamy stovetop oatmeal. Old-fashioned rolled oats are simmered in a mixture of milk and water.
Freshly grated apples, toasted almonds, and berries are excellent as topping for added plant-based protein and fiber.
12. Vegan apple fritters
These vegan apple fritters are made with an authentic Italian recipe passed around for generations.
Our Italian apple fritters are light, soft, egg-free, and full of apple and cinnamon flavor. Try them dipped in our vegan custard for an out-of-this-world sweet treat.
13. Apple cinnamon muffins
Grated apple acts as a natural sweetener in these reduced–sugar muffins. It provides natural fructose and releases moisture during baking, which helps keep the muffins tender and moist.
14. Apple crisp
From early fall through Thanksgiving and Christmas, this vegan apple crisp is the perfect recipe for special holiday meals after a beautiful dinner.
Make this apple crisp as a dessert or everyday treat for a cozy evening with your loved ones wrapped in a fluffy blanket.
15. Hasselback apples
In this recipe, we cut apples using the same technique as hasselback potatoes, bake them with cinnamon, and top them with a crisp streusel topping.
This recipe is simple but has a strong visual impact, as the apples look really pretty this way.
16. Oatmeal pancakes
Oatmeal pancakes are a tasty and easy recipe for a cozy and relaxing Sunday morning.
Like vegan and banana pancakes, this breakfast idea is without eggs and served with an apple-raisin compote.
Savory apple recipes
The crisp tartness of apples can cut through rich and savory dishes and bring balance to savory meals.
When roasted, sautรฉed, or braised alongside herbs and vegetables, apples contribute with natural sweetness and added zing.
17. Arugula salad
Arugula apple salad is a fresh, peppery side dish with a crisp texture.
Arugula is native to the Mediterranean region and is used extensively in Italian cooking, especially as a filling in paninis, piadina, and many salad recipes.
18. Butternut squash salad
This vibrant butternut squash salad features golden roasted squash, fresh apple slices, and pecans, all dressed in a honey-mustard vinaigrette.
Creamy feta adds a salty brightness, while fiberโrich chickpeas make it satisfying enough for a light main course.
19. Vinegar coleslaw
No mayo coleslaw is excellent for barbecues, picnics, and potlucks; itโs easy to make ahead, and you can have it as a tasty side dish.
Inspired by our kale salad and butternut squash salad, we combine thinly sliced cabbage and carrot with green apple pieces and chopped walnuts.
20. Braised red cabbage
Braised red cabbage is an excellent vegetable side dish for autumn, winter, and special occasions.
This red cabbage recipe has apple, onion, garlic, vinegar, and a touch of cinnamon to create a tender, sweet, and tangy dish.
21. Sweet potato soup
Our creamy sweet potato soup is a convenient one-pot recipe you can make in 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
The sweet potatoes cooked with ginger, apple, and a splash of vinegar make the soup creamy, sweet, tangy, and aromatic.
22. Cabbage soup
This cabbage soup is a hearty, warming, and simple recipe. In a flavorful broth, chopped cabbage simmers with vegetables, apples, tomatoes, white beans, and herbs.
The recipe is easy to make in one pot with simple and affordable everyday staples.
This easy carrot salad is a refreshing, crunchy, and versatile recipe you can serve as a holiday side dish or bring to picnics and potlucks.
This recipe is inspired by French carrot salad and combines sweet elements, such as apples and raisins, into an otherwise savory dish.
24. Coleslaw with apple
To reduce calories and increase greens, add a finely chopped apple and a handful of chopped walnuts to your coleslaw.
Itโs excellent for barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings, next to sandwiches, tacos, and much more.
25. Kale salad
Our kale salad with honey mustard dressing is a refreshing and nutritious recipe for a side dish or a vegetarian lunch.
Youโll love how easy it is to combine fresh apples, kale, cabbage, and avocado into a wholesome meal.
25 Apple Recipes: Apple Muffins
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
- ยพ cup non-dairy milk any
- ยพ 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
- ยฝ teaspoon baking soda optional
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Topping
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF or 180ยฐC. Line a 12-muffin pan (or two 6-muffin pans) with muffin liners.Chop two apples into โ -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 ยพ cup non-dairy milk, ยพ 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, ยฝ 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 350ยฐF or 180ยฐC 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.
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