Weight Watchers Baked Apples

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) 

1. Preheat oven to 380°F. Slice 1cm off the bottom of the apple so they stand upright.
2. Core each apple using a corer or a sharp knife cut close to the core. Place in a baking dish.
3. 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.
4. Divide the mixture into four and stuff the mixture into the center of the apples, pressing down to compact.
5. 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.
6. 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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