The Ultimate Cheat Code for Apple Pie: Questified Baked Apples
Forget everything you thought you knew about apples. These cute little Fuji apples just got a major glow-up into something that could totally headline at a bougie five-star restaurant. And thanks to some magical crumble vibes from Quest Apple Pie Protein Bars, this recipe is a seriously delicious snack hack. Prepare to crush your protein goals with the ultimate cheat code for apple pie.
Recipe
Nutritional Information
Baked Apples
Yields: 10 servings | Serving Size: 1/2 apple
Calories: 150 | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Net Carb: 15g
Total Carb: 20g | Sugar: 5g
Ingredients
- 2 Apple Pie Quest Bars
- 5 Fuji apples
- 1 tbsp zero-calorie brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and cut the Quest bars into small pieces and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Once cooled, place the pieces into a food processor or blender and blend until small crumbles form.
- In a bowl, stir together the bar pieces, sweetener, salt, cinnamon, and chopped pecans.
- Add in the melted butter and combine.
- Cut the tops off the apples and use a melon baller to scoop out the center. Fill each apple with the crumble mixture.
- Increase the oven heat to 400F, cover the apples with tin foil, and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Serve warm with low-calorie ice cream if desired.
