Have extra apples? Here are 10 recipes for healthy apple breakfasts (or snacks!) From smoothies to oatmeal, they’re delicious and kid-friendly too!
*Originally published Oct 2015. Updated June 2024*
Hi friends!
Let’s chat about healthy apple breakfast recipes! This post was originally published in the Fall after a weekend of apple picking. I found myself with a surplus of apples and started looking for some quick and easy ways to use them up. Apples are a great addition to pretty much any meal, any time of day.
I focused on breakfast ideas with apples because breakfast is often the meal my kids eat best and I’m always looking for new healthy options for them. So why not add some apple breakfast ideas to the rotation, right?!
If you’re looking beyond breakfast, here are 15 Healthy Recipes Using Apples for lunch, dinner snack time and even dessert!
In addition to being naturally sweet, apples are a great source of fiber if you leave the skin on! Fiber helps keep you full and satisfied, especially when paired with protein and/or healthy fats!
All of these recipes have me drooling and I plan to work my way through the list. Join me? Who doesn’t need more healthy apple recipes for breakfast?
Healthy Apple Breakfasts
Who says you can’t have cake for breakfast?! Try this Almond Flour Apple Cake.
Grab your blender and whip up these Apple Cinnamon Blender Waffles.
Not a waffle fan? Try these Apple Cinnamon Blender Muffins instead!
Ever tried adding apples to a smoothie? This Apple Pear Oatmeal Smoothie is a magical flavor combination.
These Apple Peanut Butter Crunch Wraps are great for breakfast or to pack in a lunch box!
Apple Egg Breakfast
Apples and cheese make a great pair. Try the combo in this Apple Cheddar Omelet.
Quinoa isn’t just for dinner. You can enjoy it for breakfast just like oatmeal!
Try this Cinamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa.
Raw Apple Cinnamon Breakfast
This Raw Apple Cinnamon Chia Breakfast Bowl is a great gluten-free breakfast option packed with healthy nuts and seeds!
Baked Apple Breakfast Recipe
This is such a fun way to use an entire apple for breakfast!
Baked Breakfast Apples
If you’re busy in the mornings, try this Overnight Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.
Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Bake
Pair these Honey Apple Oatmeal Muffins with a cheese stick, yogurt or glass of milk for a quick and easy breakfast!
As you can see there are many ways to enjoy apples for healthy breakfasts (or snacks!) Pin these ideas for later so you can revisit them!
Healthy Apple Breakfast Ideas
Want more apple recipes? Try:
- Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffing
- Curried Tuna Salad with Apples
- Apple Cheddar Turkey Meatballs
- Crunchy Kale Salad with Couscous
- Apple Graham Cracker Nachos
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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I always have some cooked cinnamon apples in my oatmeal every morning, so apples are no stranger to my breakfasts! I wanna make all of these apple breakfast recipes right now, they are all drool-worthy!
love this! i need to try all of them! i made some apple muffins a few weeks ago!
This couldn’t have come at a better time! Last weekend, my family and I went to an orchard and we came home with way too many bags of apples! Now, I have some ideas on what to do with them! 🙂
I literally JUST added apples to my grocery list when this post came up on my bloglovin feed. The muffins look like they need to make an appearance this weekend. Thank you!
i have been just eating apples straight but these are some delicious ideas!!!!
I love that you did apples instead of pumpkin because I’ve been crushing on them hardcore lately. I think homemade applesauce is where most of my apples go, but I’ve been loving them in smoothies as well. Thanks for including my muffins, lady!
I love this roundup! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I just can’t get enough apples right now. Thank you for including my smoothie! Have fun apple picking!
Going apple picking this weekend too, thanks Lindsay! Can’t wait to bake up those apple oat greek yogurt muffins 🙂
Apples & cinnamon steal my heart every time! I made gluten free apple crumb bars last weekend. That oatmeal though. That may have to happen this weekend!
This post couldn’t of come at a better time. I have a drawer full of apples that need some love
Yum! I love apples, especially at this time of year and these are great ideas for incorporating more of them! I am sharing this post in my Fall Favorites Post this month. Thank you!
I love apples so I love all of these recipes thank you so much for sharing
Thanks for sharing, Linds! apple picking? I went apple picking too…at Kroger. I picked red ones
Thanks for sharing my Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa my dear 🙂