Granola-Crusted Baked Apples

Granola-Crusted Baked Apples recipe videos

Granola-Crusted Baked Apples are a wholesome dessert or snack where cored apples are filled with a mixture of oats, nuts, sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, and warm spices, then baked until tender. The granola topping creates a delightful crunchy contrast to the soft, caramelized apple flesh. This dish is a popular home-style treat in North America, especially during the fall apple harvest season.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the fruit and granola, with moderate healthy fats from nuts and oats. It provides dietary fiber, particularly from the apple and oats, along with key minerals like iron and magnesium. A typical serving contains roughly 200-300 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	195 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	30 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin A	75 IU
Calcium	25 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Magnesium	12 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1 medium baked apple (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, baked apples are a traditional comfort food in many Western countries, and adding a granola crust is a modern, nutritious twist that boosts texture and fiber content. Nutritionally, it's a clever way to create a satisfying sweet treat that incorporates whole grains and fruit, making it a more nutrient-dense alternative to many conventional desserts.