Baked Apple Packets

September 28, 2018 by Lindsay 64 Comments

TheseBaked Apple Packets are a super simple fall recipe. Enjoy them with ice cream for dessert or top with yogurt for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The perfect way to end a day of apple picking.

Originally published 10/2012. Photos and post updated 9/2018.

Hi Friends!

Allow me to introduce you to these Baked Apple Packets. Have you been apple picking yet this year? Or perhaps you have it on your to-do list for an upcoming weekend? This easy recipe idea is the perfect way to use up some of those apples.

I like these as a dessert, topped with ice cream….but you could easily top them with yogurt or extra peanut butter and enjoy them for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Plus they’re easy to customize. I mixed my apples with cinnamon, ground flaxseed and hemp seeds and then topped with peanut butter, chocolate chips and ice cream. You could toss yours in just cinnamon and sugar if you wanted, drizzle with chocolate sauce, top with chopped nuts or granola, add a scoop of yogurt on top etc.

There’s no real recipe here because you can make as many or as few as you want. And no exact cooking time because you can cook them as long as you want depending on how soft you want your apples. AND if you wanted to, you could cook these on the grill or over a camp fire!

Here’s what you do:

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TheseBaked Apple Packets are a super simple fall recipe. Enjoy them with ice cream for dessert or top with yogurt for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The perfect way to end a day of apple picking.

Author: Author: Lindsay
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 1

Ingredients

small or medium apples, chopped
cinnamon, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, chia seeds and/or sugar for tossing
peanut butter, chopped nuts, granola, chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds or other desired toppings
ice cream or yogurt if desired.

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Instructions

Place chopped apple slices in a bowl.
Sprinkle with cinnamon, ground flax and hemp seeds (and sugar if desired).
Split equally between pieces of foil and fold into sealed packets.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-25 minutes depending on how soft you want your apples.
Carefully open each packet and top with nuts, granola, chocolate chips etc.
Add a scoop of ice cream or yogurt and serve!

Notes

You can also add the peanut butter before baking if you’d like!

Don’t be afraid to experiment with other fruit either. I’m trying it with pears next 🙂 Peaches would also be a great option for the summer!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
October 23, 2012 at 12:15 AM
I love this! I’ve done something similar with whole apples… how did I never think to do it with slices?! And peanut butter! Genius. 🙂
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@pluvk says
October 23, 2012 at 1:48 AM
Oh, this looks yummy! I have a plethora – gotta love that word – of apples too, so this is a great idea. Thank you!
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Danielle @ Itsaharleyyylife says
October 23, 2012 at 6:14 AM
wowwwww! Yummmmyyyyy! this look ssoooo delicious!
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Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says
October 23, 2012 at 6:34 AM
I eat an apple a day (with lunch) so clearly love them, but have never had one baked! I know, I know …. shocking. I’ll blame it on living in Florida heat 🙂
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lindsay says
October 23, 2012 at 6:55 AM
nice touch with the chocolate chips. I have butterscotch chips that would melt heavenly on this. oh ya!
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Linz @ Itz Linz says
October 23, 2012 at 7:47 AM
I’d like to make this for breakfast this morning!!
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Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) says
October 23, 2012 at 7:54 AM
Ohh I love the sounds of these! Must try with my plethora of farmers market apples 🙂
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Lisa says
October 23, 2012 at 8:00 AM
This looks like something the kids would have fun putting together! We’ll have to try it this weekend.
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Danica @ It's Progression says
October 23, 2012 at 8:02 AM
yum!! looks delicious AND easy-love that.
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Elisabeth @ CHAARG says
October 23, 2012 at 8:12 AM
woah woah woah. this looks UNREAL. lucky for me, I already have all the ingredients 🙂
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:41 PM
  sounds like it’s your lucky day!
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Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says
October 23, 2012 at 8:16 AM
Umm those look YUM!! Definitely going to have to try them 🙂
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Danielle @ Clean Food Creative Fitness says
October 23, 2012 at 8:37 AM
This looks amazing! Reminds me of apple pie without the crust! I’m definitely trying this out!
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Brad Gouthro Fitness says
October 23, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Holy smack that looks good. Almond Butter, apples, and cinnamon are a fav quick snack for me.
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Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says
October 23, 2012 at 8:57 AM
YUM! And yes – peaches would be fabulous – maybe thrown on the grill – for the summer 🙂
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM
  yes! peaches for the win!
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Brittany @ Read, Run, Repeat says
October 23, 2012 at 9:53 AM
I’ve been waiting for this recipe since I saw the picture on Instagram. YUM. That’s all 🙂
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:39 PM
  enjoy!
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Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
October 23, 2012 at 10:02 AM
I love love love baked apples but why haven’t I thought of doing them in packets like this? You are a genius Lindsay 🙂
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:39 PM
  awe, thanks friend!
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Shoshana @ ShoDelicious says
October 23, 2012 at 10:25 AM
These look so good! I wonder if they’d work with a banana instead of apples. I know there’s a recipe out there to throw something similar to this using a banana on the grill. Mmm…I’ll have to give this one a try for sure!
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:40 PM
  i think it would def work with a banana!
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Andrea @ Vegvacious says
October 23, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Hello yum!!! Your Instagram pics always make me drool — so I’m always happy when you share your easy recipes! This looks like another great keeper!!!
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Jillian {Her Split Ends} says
October 23, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Oh i cannot wait to try this SO brilliant!!
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
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Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
October 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM
oooh i haven’t had baked apples in forever! love that you did it with slices- so much easier to eat. yum!
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Laura says
October 23, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Yum!! I saw this on instagram and was hoping you would share the recipe. 🙂 Pinning!
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Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says
October 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Looks great! So easy and, I’m sure, delicious!
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Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) says
October 23, 2012 at 11:43 AM
SO DELICIOUS!!
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Dawn @ Dawnieslife says
October 23, 2012 at 12:40 PM
YUM! This looks delicious. This is on my must make list. 🙂 Thanks!
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM
  you’re welcome! hope you love it!
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Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says
October 23, 2012 at 12:52 PM
I microwave apples and maple syrup and spread it over ice cream…sooo good, right?
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM
  um yes, win!!
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Alexis @ Hummusapien says
October 23, 2012 at 1:29 PM
These look so delish! I’ve done something similar with bananas…yum!!
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Charlotte says
October 23, 2012 at 2:07 PM
i love delicious and SIMPLE recipes like this. 🙂
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Kierston says
October 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Well, if this doesn’t satisfy all of my cravings! 😉
Looks awesome and delicious!
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Life's a Bowl says
October 23, 2012 at 2:45 PM
I am… drooling! Awesome idea and love that it’s simple enough for a weeknight and serves 1 😉
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Anna R. says
October 23, 2012 at 3:16 PM
pinned it. 🙂 looks amazing!
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Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
October 23, 2012 at 3:55 PM
YUM! A perfect healthy treat!
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Jess says
October 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM
I LOVE baked apples in the fall! OR baked pineapple chunks with cinnamon on top and a drizzle of peanut butter that gets all warm and gooey and YUMMY on top. DEEELISH!!
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:37 PM
  omg pineapple sounds amazing!!!
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Parita @ myinnershakti says
October 23, 2012 at 8:13 PM
As I was reading the recipe, I could just imagine how delicious this is! Love the idea of a packet!!
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Heather@Just a Colorado Gal says
October 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM
Holy hell, that looks so good! I love warm apple anything this time of year! You just got pinned, my friend 🙂
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:37 PM
  thanks girl! enjoy!
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purelymichelle says
October 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM
sounds heavenly!
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Elle | nutritionella says
October 23, 2012 at 11:53 PM
Hell yes! Perfect dessert, especially for a weeknight. Thanks for sharing!
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:37 PM
  haha you’re quite welcome 🙂
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Kerstin says
October 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM
Yum, so easy and healthy – I love it!
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Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
October 24, 2012 at 1:52 PM
OH my!!! I bet those made with a HOneyCrisp are to die for. I love fall!
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:35 PM
  yes…i made it first with fuji..then specifically went to the store to get a honeycrisp for the next one. way better 🙂
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Cassandra says
October 24, 2012 at 11:33 PM
This is such a cool recipe, it’s the fruity version of a hobo dinner!
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- Lindsay says
  October 25, 2012 at 10:33 PM
  exactly!!!! loved those!
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Kareen says
October 29, 2012 at 12:18 AM
Looks so good and I like that it’s so quick to make!
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Miz says
October 29, 2012 at 5:10 AM
AWESOME IDEA!!!!!!
and the child can help too which I love.
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misszippy says
October 29, 2012 at 7:34 AM
Oh yum! My kids would love this and probably have fun making it too. Thanks for sharing!
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Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says
October 29, 2012 at 8:55 PM
The combo of the peanut butter AND ice cream on top at the end – yum!
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Kat says
November 1, 2012 at 8:56 PM
Yum! I just made this for dinner er dessert. I put the choc chips in before baking so they got nice n melty. The pb in this is great! So good it doesn’t really even need the ice cream!
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- Lindsay says
  November 1, 2012 at 9:34 PM
  awesome! i was thinking about including the choc chips next time too!
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Nay says
February 6, 2015 at 8:36 PM
Thanks for tweeting this earlier! This was my dessert. I added SFH chocolate protein to the pb because that’s all I had on hand . So good!
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Kelli at Hungry Hobby says
September 28, 2018 at 12:31 PM
Yum!! Baked apples are one of my favorite fall desserts!
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Karl says
October 7, 2018 at 4:14 AM
My daughter loves cooked apples since we went to France another great apple recipe I can do for TT
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Abby says
October 7, 2018 at 9:35 PM
Just went apple picking yesterday and have SO many apples… this was a delicious treat topped with vanilla ice cream. Yum!
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- Lindsay says
  October 8, 2018 at 6:22 PM
  yay! so glad they were a hit!
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Rachel says
March 27, 2020 at 7:44 PM
My kids and husband loved this recipe tonight. Such a fun and healthy twist on dessert! Everyone must try this recipe!
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- Lindsay says
  April 3, 2020 at 6:47 PM
  so happy the whole family enjoyed!
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