Let’s be fair! Apple pies are pretty perfect just as they are and don’t need to be messed with or altered. That said, taking those classic apple pie spices and delicious baked apples and bringing them together in another dessert incarnation can’t be bad, either, right?
Well, here at OGP planet, the essence of the adored apple pie has been taken and transformed into everything from ice cream and granola to cake bars and smoothies.
Check out these recipes that celebrate the heavenly flavors of the mighty apple pie.
1. Apple Pie Granola with Toasted Pecans and Quinoa
Source: Apple Pie Granola with Toasted Pecans and Quinoa
This recipe for Apple Pie Granola with Toasted Pecans and Quinoa by Gabrielle St. Claire features homemade dehydrated apples, it’s the saving grace concept for apples on their way out, has minimal ingredients, minimal added sugar, features crispy pecans, and quinoa for an added protein boost, can easily be made in bulk, given as a holiday gift, perf for fall, and is my new favorite granola!
2. Apple Pie Bars
Source: Apple Pie Bars
These Apple Pie Bars by Natalie Yonan are the perfect sweet treat! They can easily be taken on the go and are wonderful to make when you don’t feel like turning on your oven!
3. The Best Easy Apple Hand Pies
Source: The Best Easy Apple Hand Pies
These Easy Apple Hand Pies by Tania Pilcher are individual so that means no cutlery and no mess! They are a perfect ‘grab and go’ snack that can be eaten hot or cold. It’s a great recipe to make with children too. They can be made in advance and stored in the freezer, ready for the upcoming holiday season. They are vegan and have no refined sugar.
4. High-Protein Apple Pie Smoothie
Source: High-Protein Apple Pie Smoothie
This dairy-free High-Protein Apple Pie Smoothie by Kat Condon is a creamy treat that makes the perfect breakfast or post-workout meal! With just a few ingredients needed, this smoothie is as easy as apple pie!
5. Apple Pie Streusel Muffins
Source: Apple Pie Streusel Muffins
These fluffy and moist Apple Pie Streusel Muffins by Taavi Moore are embedded with soft chunks of apple and topped with a crunchy, sweet streusel topping!
6. Apple Pie Taquitos
Source: Apple Pie Taquitos
These Apple Pie Taquitos by Mireille Aikman are amazing and will show you what an easy, sweet, delicious tortilla dessert tastes like!
7. Cheddar Apple Pie Oatmeal
Source: Cheddar Apple Pie Oatmeal
Believe it or not, cheddar makes for a great addition to apple pie and is very much a thing! This Cheddar Apple Pie Oatmeal by Lauren Smith will surprise you and make your breakfast so much more enjoyable.
8. Grilled Apple Pie With Vanilla-Coconut Whipped Cream
Source: Grilled Apple Pie With Vanilla-Coconut Whipped Cream
Fun, handheld apple pies that you cook on the grill! In this summer-friendly version, traditional apple pie filling is wrapped in spring rolls, grilled, then brushed with melted vegan butter, and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. The only thing that could make these Grilled Apple Pie With Vanilla-Coconut Whipped Cream by Barbara Musick better is the vanilla-infused whipped coconut cream perfect for dipping. IServing these outside, so you can enjoy the last few weeks of summer sunshine!
9. Butternut Squash Apple Pie
Source: Butternut Squash Apple Pie
Beat it, pumpkin! There’s a new gourd in town, and its name is butternut squash. Sure, you’ve probably had butternut squash roasted or pureed into soup, but it really shines in this creamy and sweet Butternut Squash Apple Pie by Amy Lyons. Adding tart, juicy apples seals the deal on its deliciousness!
10. Buckwheat Apple Pie Pancakes
Source: Buckwheat Apple Pie Pancakes
What’s better than apple pie? How about apple pie pancakes? These Buckwheat Apple Pie Pancakes by Holly Bertone are made with buckwheat, which is gluten-free. They are also vegan. And they taste like apple pie. Can you think of anything better than eating a stack of these on a crisp, autumn morning? They’re also perfect to serve your holiday guests for breakfast or brunch.
11. Raw Apple Pie With Almonds, Coconut, and Ginger
Source: Raw Apple Pie With Almonds, Coconut, and Ginger
Traditional baked apple pie can be quite an effort to make, but this Raw Apple Pie With Almonds, Coconut, and Ginger by Kelly Fielding is very quick, easy, and delicious! Also, don’t limit yourself to just using apples. You can use whatever fruit is seasonal at the moment. This pie will keep a few days in the fridge and it’s wonderful with fresh fruit or a dollop of coconut yogurt.
12. Apple Pie Stuffed Apples
Source: Apple Pie Stuffed Apples
Say “hello” to these gorgeous seven-ingredient Apple Pie Stuffed Apples by Alexa Peduzzi. They’re so flavorful, it makes me want to do my “happy dance” around the kitchen. Is there anything better than a warm, cinnamony apple with a crunchy, maple-spiked granola topping? No! Absolutely not.
13. Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Source: Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
What better way to bridge the seasonal gap during this fickle time of year than with an ice cream sandwich? And not just any ice cream sandwich. It’s a Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwich by One Green Planet! The comforting flavor of apple pie is recreated in a creamy frozen banana-based ice cream studded with apple and date pieces. The only way to make it even better? By sandwiching a scoop between two pieces of no-bake cinnamon oat cookie dough.
14. Sweet Potato Apple Pie Ice Cream
Source: Sweet Potato Apple Pie Ice Cream
This recipe for Sweet Potato Apple Pie Ice Cream by Annie Oliverio couldn’t be easier and it’s made without sugar and oil. This recipe is perfect for holiday meals as it brings together some of the most seasonal flavors into one dish.
15. Apple Pie Swirl Multigrain Bread Loaf
Source: Apple Pie Swirl Multigrain Bread Loaf
The filling in this Apple Pie Swirl Multigrain Bread Loaf by Richa Hingle does not need as much sugar. The bread is mildly sweet and makes an amazing snack as is, or a delicious french toast or plain toast with some maple, earth balance butter, nut butter, or topped with some cashew cream and more apples and pie spice!
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