FAQ
There’s always room for dessert, especially when it’s as delightful and wholesome as our Easy Apple Cobbler recipe. This dessert is a charming fusion of tradition and health, bringing together the heartwarming flavors of a classic apple cobbler with nutrient-dense ingredients. Whether it’s a simple weeknight treat or a festive holiday indulgence, this recipe is designed to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your wellbeing in mind. With its juicy apple filling and soft, crumbly topping, every bite of this cobbler is a celebration of good taste and good health.
A Healthy Apple Cobbler Recipe for All Seasons
There’s something about a good dessert that brings joy to any occasion. Whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a grand holiday feast, a well-crafted dessert has the power to bring people together and make the moment even more special. And when that dessert is also mindful of health, it becomes a delightful way to celebrate without compromising wellness.
Introducing the Healthy Apple Cobbler recipe, a dessert that marries the comfort of traditional apple cobbler with the benefits of healthful ingredients. This recipe offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a classic dessert with a nutritious twist, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate both taste and wellbeing.
If you’re on a Nutrisystem plan, you can count each serving as one SmartCarb and one Extra.
How to Make Apple Cobber
Our healthy Apple Cobbler begins with a generous serving of apples, peeled and sliced to perfection. Apples are a great source of dietary fiber and vitamin C, making them a nutritious choice for the base of this cobbler. The apple filling is seasoned with a mix of lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey, creating a flavorful and aromatic blend that enhances the natural sweetness of the apples.
The topping for this cobbler is crafted from white whole wheat flour, a healthier alternative to all-purpose flour that retains all the essential nutrients found in whole grains. With the addition of sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon, the topping takes on a light, fluffy texture that beautifully complements the juicy apple filling. The use of cold light butter and unsweetened almond milk further contributes to the health-conscious profile of this dessert, ensuring it’s as kind to your body as it is pleasing to your palate.
The Healthy Apple Cobbler is a testament to the fact that desserts can be both delicious and healthful. It’s a celebration of the natural sweetness of fruit, the nourishing goodness of whole grains, and the joy of sharing a homemade dessert with loved ones. So, here’s to making memories with food that nourishes body and soul!
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Servings: 8
Calories per Serving: 131
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra
Ingredients:
- 4 cups apple, peeled and sliced ¼” thick
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp. white sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp. cold light butter
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Toss the apples in lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey. Transfer to a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
- Crumble the butter into the flour mixture using fingers (or pastry cutter) until the mixture resembles a coarse crumb. Add the milk and combine well to form a batter.
- Dollop the batter over the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until fruit is soft and bubbling, and top is golden. Keep an eye during the last 10 minutes. If the top is getting too brown, cover it with aluminum foil.
- Let it cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
