Apples are healthy fruits that come into season in autumn and contain fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants. To make it extra easy to get your ‘apple a day’ into your diet, we have created 7 recipes that contain apples for your to add into your weekly meal planning.
Day 1: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Mix rolled oats, almond milk, grated apple, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a dash of maple syrup in a jar. Place in the fridge overnight and, in the morning, you’ll have a delicious and nutritious breakfast ready to enjoy that’s easy to take to the office too.
Day 2: Apple Walnut Salad
Toss together mixed greens (think butter lettuce or curly endive leaves), thinly sliced apples, chopped walnuts, crumbled feta cheese (or crumbled tofu), and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.
Day 3: Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Combine 1 apple, sliced, with a frozen banana, ¼ cup Greek yoghurt (or vegan yoghurt), almond milk, a dash of cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey (or maple syrup) in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, then enjoy this tasty treat any time of day.
Day 4: Stuffed Baked Apples
Core 4 apples and fill them with a mixture of oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, cinnamon and a touch of honey (or maple syrup). Bake until tender and golden brown, then serve warm with a dollop of yoghurt or a sprinkle of granola on top. This is a tasty, healthy dessert or good mid-morning snack.
Day 5: Apple Nut Butter Sandwiches
Upgrade your classic peanut butter sarmie by adding crisp apple slices. Spread your favourite nut butter on whole grain bread, then layer on thinly sliced apples for an extra crunch. Sprinkle cinnamon over for added sweetness. This snack is perfect for fuelling your busy day or satisfying your hunger between meals.
Day 6: Savory Apple Quinoa Pilaf
Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then stir in sautéed onions, garlic, 1 chopped apple, toasted almonds and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Day 7: Apple, walnut and sage stuffed butternut
Halve the butternut and scoop out the seeds and place cut side down on a baking tray and roast until tender. In the meantime, sauté 1 diced apple, chopped walnuts, 1 diced onion, minced garlic and fresh sage in a skillet until softened and fragrant. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Once the butternut halves are cooked, flip them over and fill each cavity with the apple walnut stuffing. Return to the oven and bake until the butternut is caramelised and the stuffing is golden brown. Serve with a drizzle of balsamic reduction for an extra burst of flavour.