The cool weather of fall always makes me crave the warm, comforting sweet desserts like apple pie and apple crisp. But, I have a few issues with these desserts like A) takes a lot of time and effort to make, B) they are high in fat and carbs, C) I end up eating WAY too much.
A much easier and healthier alternative is to make baked apples. This fuss-free slow cooker recipe gives you the same delicious flavor but it’s much healthier and is portioned into single servings. It’s a low sugar, low fat, 21 DAY FIX APPROVED option that’s just sweet enough to satisfy your apple pie cravings.
Slow Cooker Baked Apples
Total Time: 2 hrs. 25 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 2 hrs.
Yield: 5 servings, 1 apple each
Ingredients:
5 medium Cortland (or Honey Crisp, Macintosh or Mutsu) apples
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup dry old-fashioned rolled oats
¼ cup coconut sugar
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
2 tbsp. organic grass-fed butter, (or extra-virgin organic coconut oil)
¾ cup water
Preparation:
1. Core apples using an apple corer (or sharp knife).
2. Add water to a 3-quart slow cooker and carefully place apples in slow cooker so that they are standing upright.
3. Combine flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and butter in a small bowl; mix with a fork until crumbly.
4. Fill apples evenly with oat mixture.
5. Cook on low for 2 hours, or until apples are fork tender. Remove apples from slow cooker. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Portion Fix container count: 1 yellow, 1.5 purple, 1 tsp
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