20 Best Healthy Apple Recipes For Kids Muffins Pancakes Cookies Etc

Healthy Apple Recipes

This time of the year is perfect for cooking and baking with apples—though I almost always have an apple or two in my fridge, so I tend to use apples all year long. I love to pull together these lists to help you come up with new ideas for produce, especially when you might have an abundance from a trip to an orchard or farmer’s market. (Or just the grocery store!) Whether you’re in the mood for breakfast, snacks, dessert, or you just want to make a few treats to stash into the freezer, this list has your apple recipe needs covered! The apple recipes for kids I’ve included here are “healthy” in terms of:

They’re made with low added sugars. Most contain whole grains and fiber. They have healthy fats too.

TIP: Each of these is suitable for babies eating finger foods on up. (If a recipe calls for honey, omit it or swap in maple syrup for kids under age 1.) (You may also like my Recipes That Use Applesauce.)

Apple Oatmeal Recipes

Whether you’re looking for oatmeal, overnight oats, or granola, these apple recipes for kids all feature apples and oats so you can take your pick! Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Apple Desserts

From cookies to donuts, these are delicious ways to turn apples into dessert to enjoy any time of the day.

Apple Bars, Muffins, and Pancakes

Put those apples to good use in these breakfast and snack recipes.

Easy Applesauce Recipes

Here are a few of my go-to applesauce recipes that are great to preserve excess apples or to just make a quick fruit sauce.

BLW Apples (and Beyond)

Baked apple slices are so good for babies doing BLW-style of feeding. And my sauteed apples are a favorite finger food for 9+ months. I’d love to hear your feedback on this post, so please comment below!