Tasty Autumn Apple Treats

As the month of October draws near, autumn and apple season have certainly been on my mind. When the weather begins to chill, I always get cravings for sweet treats. Autumn is also known as apple season—so why not indulge in a sweet apple treat that won’t hurt your weight loss plan? It’s true what they say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” They are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that will keep your body functioning properly. Apples come in many types too—Gala, Fuji, Yellow, Red, Granny Smith—they are all yummy and can definitely satisfy your taste buds. Here is an easy way to bake and enjoy your sweet apple treat:

Baked Cinnamon Apples

Ingredients:

4 whole apples (any type)
½ tsp of ground cinnamon
2 tbsp of brown sugar
½ cup of apple cider
½ cup of plain or vanilla yogurt

Directions:

-Heat oven to 350 degrees
-Remove the core from the apples
- After coring the apple, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Then stuff the apples with the mix
-Stand the apples upright in a glass dish and pour the apple cider around the apples
-Bake for 25-30 minutes
-Enjoy your healthy, low fat baked apples!