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Healthy Cinnamon Apples

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These Healthy Cinnamon Apples are a clean-eating delight and can be enjoyed in so many ways! Because they are free of refined sugar, you can satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free!

These Healthy Cinnamon Apples are a clean-eating delight and can be enjoyed in so many ways! Because they are free of refined sugar, you can satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free! this RECIPE

Today's lesson: When life gives you apples, make Healthy Cinnamon Apples! Because what's better than easy, delicious, and clean-eating cinnamon apples?

There's something kind of magical about cinnamon apples. I mean, c'mon now - we're talking just a few ingredients here.  HOW are they so amazingly delicious?  Like, stuff my mouth with the whole pan of cinnamon apples delicious? Judge me all you want - try these babies and tell me you don't agree.

If you've wondered how to make healthy cinnamon apples, they are so ridiculously easy to make and are great during this time of year.  They'll make your home smell like the holidays and are a lovely topping to yogurt, Healthy Vanilla Ice Cream, Protein Pancakes, Cornmeal Waffles or just by themselves.

Because why on earth wouldn't you want to do such things, right?

Overhead view of ingredients for healthy cinnamon apples, including coconut sugar, ground ginger, and nutmeg, along apples.

I used to make these cinnamon apples with butter and brown sugar, but have reworked the recipe to use completely unrefined oils and sugars and I love this recipe even more.  You don't even miss the original ingredients.

While you could make this recipe with most any variety of apple, I prefer the sweeter, crisper apples, like Gala and Fuji because they don't require much additional coconut sugar and hold up well when heated.

That being said, I recommend taking the apples off the heat before they get super tender and flimsy.  Right before that point is the perfect time because they'll have the most texture when you enjoy them. Any longer and they can tend to get mushy which, while still tasty, is not ideal.

So, let's get cooking! Deliciousness doesn't get easier than this. 🙂

Overhead view of a cooked cinnamon apples in a blue and white skillet, ready to serve.

WHAT ARE THE BEST APPLES FOR HEALTHY CINNAMON APPLES?

I personally love to use Fuji and Gala apples when I make this oh-so-yummy fruit topping. I like their consistency when heated and I just like the flavor of these varieties, too.

Mixing tart and sweet is another way to go, so you can try Granny Smith and Honeycrisp together as well, and the result is, well, divine!

If you’re a fan of cinnamon and apples, you’ll love how versatile they are in creating delicious and healthy recipes. For another wholesome treat, try making this Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce—it’s just as flavorful and perfect for snacks, breakfasts, or as a side dish!

Overhead view of a cooked cinnamon apples in a blue and white skillet, ready to serve, with a spoon resting in the skillet.

CAN I BAKE HEALTHY CINNAMON APPLES?

You can definitely bake your apples as opposed to doing them in the skillet if you prefer. Just remember not to slice them too thin so that they don’t turn to mush as they bake. And, keep them consistent in size so that they cook evenly. Bake them about 30 minutes, depending on how soft you like them. When you bake them, you may want to stir them mid-way through so the flavors cover all of the apples.

Overhead view of a cooked cinnamon apples in a blue and white skillet, ready to serve, with a spoon resting in the skillet.

COCONUT OIL SUBSTITUTIONS

Grass-fed butter and avocado oil both work well as replacements for the coconut oil in this delectable apple dish.

Overhead view of a cooked cinnamon apples in a blue and white skillet, ready to serve, with a spoon resting in the skillet.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH HEALTHY CINNAMON APPLES

When looking for ways to use your healthy cinnamon apples, the possibilities are endless.

Think sweet, versatile, and delish! Top your oatmeal, protein pancakes and cornmeal waffles with this apple topping. Really folks, these apples go with just about anything, including as a side for meat such as roasted pork tenderloin.

Side view of a plate of healthy cinnamon apples, with two forks on the plate and a blue skillet full of cooked apples in the background.

CAN I MAKE A SAUCE FOR THESE?

If you want to vary the healthy cinnamon apples a little to include a sauce for serving over ice cream, add ½ cup of water mixed with a teaspoon of arrowroot or cornstarch to the skillet as the apples cook. Just cook the apples about 4 or 5 minutes before adding the water mixture to make the sauce.

Overhead view of a blue cast iron skillet full of cooked healthy cinnamon apples, with a spoon resting in the pan and apples and slices around it.

MORE HEALTHY APPLE RECIPES

If you are like me and adore everything apple, it means you can’t get enough of this tasty fruit. Try one of these ways that I incorporate apples into my dishes:

Cinnamon Apples

Healthy Cinnamon Apples

Lacey Baier
These Healthy Cinnamon Apples are a clean-eating delight and can be enjoyed in so many ways! Because they are free of refined sugar, you can satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 apples Fuji and Gala work great, peeled, cored and sliced into even ¼ inch thick slices
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Toss to evenly coat the apples.
  • Heat a large sauce pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add coconut oil and allow to melt.
  • Cook apple mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until apples are almost fully tender.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 191 kcalCarbohydrates: 42.4 gProtein: 0.5 gFat: 3.8 gSaturated Fat: 3 gCholesterol: 42.4 mgSodium: 5.3 mgFiber: 4.7 gSugar: 35.6 g
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Dustin

5 stars
always a favorite

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Lacey Baier

yea, such a fave topping for so many things!

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  • Marion

    I can see these being absolutely awesome on my morning oatmeal. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Yummmmmmm!

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    Lacey Baier

    Yay! So glad you agree, Marion 🙂

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  • Katie

    How would this be best made ahead of time to have after dinner party for dessert served over ice cream?

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    Lacey Baier

    Hi Katie - first off, YUM - what a great idea 🙂 I would really focus on not overcooking the apples on the first cooking so they aren't super mushy once it's time to reheat them. Otherwise, just pop them in the microwave until hot to serve:)

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  • Sandy Headtke

    Would make a good side or dessert, or for breakfast on my waffle

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  • Farrah stewart

    I love how you reworked the recipe to be more healthy. My boys love cinnamon apples, I think I'll be making this tonight!!

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  • metha

    These apples are amazing. I added a couple teaspoons of honey to them and they are seriously phenomenal! Thanks for sharing. I used golden delicious apples.

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  • Cindy

    Yum! These will be made tonight!

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  • Connie

    This looks so good. I can smell them now. Can you use this to make apple pie? Your halloween pictures were precious. Thanks for a great blog.

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  • Lana

    I am making these as a side for a company dinner tonight. I will using Matsu apples that hubby and I picked at an orchard about an hour away in Hendersonville, NC. I know they will be awesome!

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  • Cat

    These look fantastic! Love the idea of them stuffed into homemade crepes...yum.

    Thanks for the blog love/shout out! Your cookies were delish too 🙂

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