These baked apples are a spectacular dessert with super low points! Soft, sweet apples are stuffed with a crunchy oat and cinnamon filling and served with a scoop of thick greek yogurt, the best low-calorie dessert or indulgent afternoon tea.
With just a few ingredients, you can turn a humble apple into a decadent dessert with a low points value. We ended up with a fridge full of apples during apple picking season and these are made at least once a week in our house!
It feels decadent and luxurious but they’re only 7 points each. If I have extra, I like mine with a scoop of caramel ice cream and some sugar free caramel sauce.
These are just one of those things that will impress dinner guests when you bring them out. They aren’t a typical ‘diet’ recipe so they’re great to make for parties, pot-lucks or as an easy after dinner dessert option for the whole family.
Why you should try this weight watchers baked apples recipe
- They’re super easy to make and you can customize the filing with your favorite flavors. Try slivered almonds and vanilla or ginger and chopped pecans mixed in with the oats.
- These baked apples are so delicious and eye-catching yet so easy to make. You can impress dinner guests or just treat yourself for brunch.
- At 7 points, you can have a decadent snack without blowing up your budget
weight watchers baked apples ingredients
- Apple, 4 medium sized
- Oats, steel cut, ¼ cups
- Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon
- Butter, 2 tablespoons
- Brown Sugar, 2 tablespoons
- Water, 2 tablespoons
How to make weight watchers baked apples (step by step)
- Preheat oven to 380°F. Slice 1cm off the bottom of the apple so they stand upright.
- Core each apple using a corer or a sharp knife cut close to the core. Place in a baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Stir in the brown sugar and oats. Add cinnamon and stir so everything is completely combined.
- Divide the mixture into four and stuff the mixture into the center of the apples, pressing down to compact.
- Pour the water around the base of the apples and place the baking dish in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Apples are done when they are soft but still holding their shape.
- Cool slightly then top with a spoon of greek yogurt and spoon over any juices remaining in the baking dish.
weight watchers baked apples variations and substitutions
- You can change the filling flavor: add slivered almonds and a teaspoon of vanilla or crushed hazelnuts and pistachios.
- I used red apples but Granny Smith or green apples also work well for a slightly tangy flavor.
- You can also serve with WW friendly ice cream and a drizzle of honey.
Tips and Tricks for making weight watchers baked apples
- Putting a little bit of water in the bottom of the baking dish lets the apples steam and makes a delicious syrupy sauce as the apples bake.
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Weight watchers baked apples
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples
- 3/4 cup steel cut oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 380°F. Slice 1cm off the bottom of the apple so they stand upright.
- Core each apple using a corer or a sharp knife cut close to the core. Place in a baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Stir in the brown sugar and oats. Add cinnamon and stir so everything is completely combined.
- Divide the mixture into four and stuff the mixture into the center of the apples, pressing down to compact.
- Pour the water around the base of the apples and place the baking dish in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Apples are done when they are soft but still holding their shape.
Notes
- Serving size 1 appleÂ
- 7 weight watchers points per baked appleÂ
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Could I use old fashioned oats ?