Crushed and used as a breading for baked apples

Crushed and used as a breading for baked apples recipe videos

Baked apples with a crushed nut and oat breading is a comforting, rustic dessert where cored apples are filled and topped with a crumbly mixture, then baked until tender. The breading typically includes rolled oats, chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. This style of preparation is a classic in American and European home baking, especially popular during autumn.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the fruit and oats, with moderate healthy fats from the nuts and butter. It provides dietary fiber, potassium, and some B vitamins from the oats and apples.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	40 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Copper	0.2 mg

Per 1 medium baked apple with topping (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'breading' technique transforms simple oats and nuts into a delicious, textured topping that adds both flavor and nutritional contrast to the soft, sweet apple. It's a clever way to incorporate whole grains and nuts into a dessert.