How do you like them apples? Who remembers that quote from Good Will Hunting? (I was obsessed with that movie back in the day!) While in that movie they were most definitely not talking about eating farm fresh apples (insert chuckle), we are today talking about just that – the literal apple and we have 21 Healthy Vegan Apple Recipes to share with you! (can I get an A-MEN!)
In Michigan, where I live, we produce approximately 900 million pounds of apples a year! That is a lot of apple love. From small farms to commercial produced varieties, in the fall we take our apple eating seriously. And those farms that also serve donuts, cider and corn mazes – well they are always a must do fall activity for my family!
What is your favorite apple variety? I grew up eating Jonathan apples, but these days I prefer a nice crisp gala or sweet honeycrisp. There are so many varieties of apples and some lend themselves better to baking than eating. My husbands family is a huge fan of the ‘apple seconds’ and using those to make gallons of applesauce to put in the freezer. While I have done that in the past, the only applesauce fan in my house is my son, so it is not really worthwhile at this point for me to spend hours doing that. Although, in this round up there is an vegan apple butter recipe that has caught my eye to spend time making this year!
Speaking of that and this best of vegan apple recipes round up, there is something for everyone and every meal – which may be a good idea as the old adage says “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away!”. While I am not sure that saying is true, it is true that there are some amazing vegan apple recipes here for you to try this season.
From vegan apple breakfast entrées to salads with apples to dairy free apple desserts, we have gathered some of the best yet healthy apple recipes from plant based bloggers to share with you in this vegan apple recipe round up and we can’t wait to hear what you decide to try.
Making your own instant oatmeal packets is super easy and Sarah at Fried Dandelionsshows us how in this easy Apple Cinnamon Instant Oatmearecipe! Rolled oats, freeze dried fruit, sugar and cinnamon combine to make your own homemade apple cinnamon instant oatmeal packets that are perfect for an autumn on the go morning. Recipe here.
If you love crunchy granola in a smoothie bowl, on top of yogurt or for a snack then this Caramel Apple Granola recipe from Rebecca at Strength and Sunshine is for you! Gluten free oats, puffed corn and caramel apple tea bags make this a standout fall recipe. Find it here.
A heart healthy breakfast from Veggie Inspired that will leave you energized to tackle your busy fall day! Quinoa, millet and amaranth combine to bring you an incredible amount of plant protein and fiber. Plus a bonus, is all these grains are gluten free as well! This apple pie spiced mixed grain hot cereal will quickly become a fall favorite. Find the recipe here.
A great recipe to make use of all those apples you just picked at the local orchard. This recipes simmers in your crockpot and will make your home smell heavenly. We can’t wait to make this spice infused apple butter from Eat the Vegan Rainbow!
Kale apple salad with cranberry vinaigrette from Craving Something Healthy combines sweet apples with tart vinaigrette for a delicious fall inspired kale salad!
Add a pop of vibrant color to your dinner table with this delicious pomegranate and apple kale salad from Veggies Save the Day. Simple ingredients make this salad easy to whip up and it keeps well in the fridge, making it a perfect make ahead salad.
When the weather starts to cool off in the fall, I love a good hearty soup that wards off the chill. This Vegan Mulligatawny Soup recipe from Plant Based Cooking is full of anti-inflammatory spices, hearty ingredients and and of course an apple!
Farro Salad with Apples and Pecans from Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen is a hearty grain salad that is full of fall flavor! Chopped apples, toasted pecans, kale and farro are tossed with balsamic and lemon juice for healthy side dish.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples from Cadry’s Kitchen will even leave non – sprout fans raving about deliciousness of this dish! Roasting the sprouts bring out their natural sweetness and paired with sweet apples and crunch pistachio’s this dish is a winner for your fall dinner table.
Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Salad with Harissa Spiced Pecans from Vegan Richa is a great way to enjoy some fresh fall ingredients! Roasted butternut squash with thyme, crunchy apples, and sweet dried cranberries are tossed with harissa spiced pecans which add a unique taste to this plant based autumn salad!
Fall is not complete without a warm bowl of Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup from Delightful Mom Food! We love the addition of pumpkin pie spice in this traditional fall staple.
I created these snackable Apple Oat SunButter slices last fall when I needed to use up Gala apples before they went bad. A sunbutter oat crust is topped with naturally sweetened apples and baked until apples are tender! A perfect treat for a fall afternoon.
Why stop at one fall fruit when you can have two fall fruits in a delicious vegan crumble? We love that this Cranberry Apple Pear crumble from A Virtual Vegan uses both apples and pears + cranberries and then is topped with a nutty, crumbly toping that is then baked to perfection – serve warm with your favorite vegan vanilla ice cream for a crowd pleasing dessert!
We love this simple healthy way to dress up your apple snack from Vegetarian Gastronomy Apple Nachos drizzled with Pumpkin Butter are sliced then then topped with a 15 minute pumpkin butter recipe, pecans and chocolate chips!
No cooking involved in this simple Healthy Raw Apple Pie recipe from Veganosity! With minimal ingredients, this recipe is easy to make and perfect to eat on the go because lemon juice keeps the apples from turning brown! A perfect treat anytime of the day.
Gluten free and full of the apple season taste, this Gluten Free Vegan Apple Cake from Rhian’s Recipes comes together quickly and is moist and light with no refined sugars!
How cute are these Mini Apple Pies – Baked in an Apple from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken? All the apple pie taste individualized for each guest – these would make the perfect dessert for your next fall dinner party.
Perfect for your next fall hiking adventure these Apple Almond Sweet Potato Granola Bars are full of fruit and veggies and contain no added refined sugar!
Apple Butter Bread Pudding from Unconventional Baker is egg free, dairy free and refined sugar free making it a perfect light and toasty dessert that contains all the tastes of the autumn season.
Vegan Apple Tarte Tartin from Delightful Vegansis a fall twist on your traditional tartin dessert featuring crystallized ginger, orange rind and vanilla. Made in a skillet pan makes this unique and a great after dinner apple treat!
Vegan Caramel Apple Cobbler from My Darling Vegan is rich with autumn fall flavor. Traditional apple cobbler gets a vegan makeover and then is topped with a dairy free rich caramel sauce. Fresh apples, warm caramel – life doesn’t get much butter in the fall!
