Apples

Plenty of protein, a serving of veggies, slices of fruit and even a little spice – this hearty hash covers all of your nutritional bases while delivering plenty of flavor.

Celebrate seasonal autumn apples with these pie-inspired muffins that will make all your low-carb breakfast dreams come true. 

Yogurt and pineapple add a tangy flavor to this satisfying morning bevvy. For a pretty presentation, garnish with lime zest.

A creamy yogurt parsley dressing is the start of this easy-to-assemble salad with spinach, fresh apples and toasted walnuts.

With colorful vegetables, beets, crunchy apples and chicken thighs, this hearty salad makes a satisfying — and filling — main dish.

Lacinato kale, also called Tuscan or dinosaur kale, is widely used in Italian cuisine and packed with vitamins. It creates a sturdy salad that will hold up in the fridge much longer than those made with delicate lettuces.

Hearty greens are tossed with roasted sweet potatoes and sweet Italian sausage in this easy salad. You can make all the elements in advance and simply assemble and toss in the vinaigrette right before serving.

Try this beauty-enhancing juice that’s brimming with antioxidants.

Jazz up your go-to tuna mix with our sesame, Waldorf and pesto variations. Use them to top salads, fill a lettuce cup or snack on with veggie dippers. Remember to check your tuna and mayo labels carefully to ensure you are selecting Whole30-compliant varieties.

Rich and creamy — and dairy-free — this curried butternut squash soup is seriously comforting and delicious.

This salad, straight from Danielle Walker’s “Celebrations” cookbook, crams tons of texture, flavors, and colors into one bowl.

It might seem strange at first, but wrapping your turkey in cheesecloth as it roasts locks in the moisture for extra-juicy meat. A simple glaze made from orange marmalade and a jus made with arrowroot round out the dish without any wheat flour, which most gravies would use.

Sweet and tart cranberries transform into a spicy jalapeño sauce for these cheesy quesadillas.

Chunks of apples, spicy cinnamon and walnut pieces turn these hearty pancakes into a filling breakfast or energizing snack.

When you think of a hot breakfast bowl, it doesn’t have to start with oats. Here, we use protein-rich quinoa mixed with apple and warming spices to fuel your morning.

Tender brisket slowly roasted with potatoes, apples, beets and walnuts makes a rich, flavorful weeknight or company-worthy meal.

Our updated tuna melt substitutes Greek yogurt for mayo, and it's topped with fresh veggies and apples, along with gooey cheese.

With whopping amounts of fiber and nutrients, hulled barley forms a loaded stuffing for tender acorn squash.

Cranberry nut muffins make an easy snack or breakfast. They're the perfect combination of tartness from the cranberries with sweetness from the apples and honey.

This veggie-packed smoothie is a potent health and beauty elixir full of mineral-rich greens for more energy and glowing skin.

We've taken the traditional BBQ side dish and turned it into an equally winter-friendly meal, ready in just 30 minutes and sure to refresh, thanks to its lemony vinaigrette.

It's time for a new take on this ultimate comfort dessert. This recipe saves you 203 calories, 15 grams total fat and 7 grams sugars over a traditional apple pie. Top each piece with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a light and creamy à la mode.

Chamomile-cured salmon pairs well with a homemade fingerling potato salad for a savory brunch dish.

Diced apple tossed with cinnamon and ground flaxseed are a perfectly easy — and healthy — breakfast to power you through your day.

The medley of fall vegetables combine to make a wonderfully warm and comforting soup.

Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts make a delicate slaw. Apples and walnuts add some sweetness and crunch.

These versatile Paleo crumble bars can work equally well for breakfast, a snack or even dessert. They’re quite crumbly, so we love serving them in a bowl with yogurt or ice cream. To add a spicy dimension, try using apple pie spice in place of the cinnamon.

Making a batch of these almond butter, oat and flax bars at the start of the week ensures you always have a nutritious snack on hand or a breakfast you can grab on your way out the door.

The textural appeal of this yummy salad — the crunch of the cabbage, the tender bite of the squash and the rich meatiness of the shrimp — makes it an amazing one-dish meal. Choose a crisp, sweet-tart apple for this salad, such as an organic Honeycrisp, Braeburn or Jonagold. This salad pairs beautifully with the warm, sweet flavor of our Sweet Maple Sesame Dressing.

These sweet, delicate munchies with satisfy your midday urge for a crunch. If you prefer chewy chips, though, remove them from the oven after 90 minutes.

Healthy-up this traditional Hanukkah food by swapping in nutrient-dense sweet potatoes. These latkes are baked instead of fried, and an apple adds a touch more sweetness.

Crisp apples paired with spinach and spices make an energy-boosting smoothie that will keep you full and satisfied.

This salad is bright, slightly sweet, pleasantly bitter and even a touch spicy – all in all, a great accompaniment to the rich flavors of roasted turkey.

A warm dessert made with seasonal flavors of cranberry and apple and topped with quinoa flakes.

Rosemary has been used for hundreds of years in folk medicine and aromatherapy to enhance memory and cognitive function. In cooking, its assertive flavor goes especially well with meat and root vegetables.

Roasted Brussels sprouts and chicken get tossed with a zippy garlic-yogurt dressing for a hearty meal that you can eat throughout the week.

Applesauce is rewarding to make at home for its better, fresher taste, and compared to store-bought, it’s entirely free of added sugars and preservatives. Strawberries give a tangy bite and pretty pink hue and take advantage of the extra-flavorful, first-of-the-season fruit.

Spirals of apple are drizzled with dark chocolate and sprinkled with an array of toppings - nuts, dried fruit, coconut and sea salt are our favorites. This dessert is best eaten right out of the freezer.

For a winter pick-me-up, try CE’s activated charcoal juice that’s tangy and sweet with a little bit of spice. Keep it mind that activated charcoal can interact with certain medications, so it’s best to check with your doctor before taking it.

This light and fluffy cake has a creamy caramel sauce that soaks into it for extra sweetness and stickiness.

Apple cider and Dijon mustard give this chicken dish the ultimate sweet-and-savory 
flavor, while a colorful mix of kale, carrots and parsnips makes it extra-hearty and 
nutritious. To save money, buy skin-on chicken thighs and simply remove the skin yourself.

Brussels sprouts are often paired with smoky bacon, but here we’ve created an amazing bacon-like flavor using a sneaky seasoning mix and shiitake mushrooms. Served over roasted Brussels sprouts and apples, this makes a memorable dish at the holiday table.

Toss this kraut in a fall salad with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds or enjoy as a garnish on soups and stews. It also makes for a tasty breakfast served alongside eggs.

Gut-friendly kefir adds creaminess to salad dressings. This salad makes a large portion and can be topped with a protein such as chicken or tofu. You can also serve it as a side or starter salad for 6 people.

We elevated this roast chicken dish with a creamy apple celeriac slaw that adds crunch and flavor to this classic dish.

This exclusive take on traditional Charoset from The New Yiddish Kitchen turns an already clean, crispy, crunchy and outrageously delicious Jewish staple into a dish worth serving any time, anywhere.

Toasting the whole spices and grinding them yourself is the key to this dish’s amazingly fragrant flavor.

Tart green apple and rich caramelized onions compliment sweet and salty orange and soy sauce-infused pork in this tropics-inspired Clean Eating recipe. A single serving of this fiber-rich luau meal offers 40% of your daily recommended intake of selenium. The micro-mineral has been shown to promote the repair of DNA cells and the destruction of abnormal cells, which may help reduce your risk of cancer.

In this good-for-you dessert, slow-
cooked apples are packed with a 
buttery oat crumble then finished 
with a maple cider sauce.

Those who tend to shy away from cooked cabbage may become converts thanks to braising, as it brings out the crucifer’s natural sweetness. Couple that with this flavorful sauce, which gets richness and depth from searing an onion in coconut oil, and you’ve got a side that’ll take center stage.

A classic finish to any holiday meal, these elegant, individual-sized apple crumbles are topped with creamy, decadent crème fraîche. Their presentation is sure to impress, and they can be made almost entirely in advance and assembled at the last moment.

Apples are rich in fiber, which helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Additionally, they contain 
the flavonoid antioxidant quercetin, which acts as an 
anti-inflammatory in the body 
to help scavenge disease-causing free radicals.

Get into the autumn mood with an apple salad that is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch that won't leave you feeling hungry throughout the remainder of the workday.

With less than 300 calories, this classic casual 
cake is ready for everyday indulgence.

Toasted curry powder is combined with yogurt, buttermilk and mayonnaise for an aromatic and creamy dressing for this curry pasta salad.

These savory-sweet pancakes are perfect for any meal. Meaty turkey bacon adds a punch 
of smoky flavor and protein. Serve with maple syrup on the side.

Sweet apple, crunchy celery and pungent blue cheese make for the perfect combination in this 25-minute slaw.

This flavorful Indian-inspired dish is brimming with sweet, salty, savory and spicy notes. Use full-fat yogurt so that it won’t curdle when added to the hot skillet.

Lean red meat is full of satiating protein as well as iron and vitamin B12. In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant-rich cilantro is a very good source of iron, manganese and magnesium.

Make your own snack bars to pop in your purse or gym bag with this 10-minute recipe that uses mostly pantry staples.

Maple syrup vinaigrette and sausage provide a delicious twist on potato salad.

This fruity dressing with fresh marjoram and pungent blue cheese marries well with both sweet and savory dishes on the holiday table.

This hearty stew is full of fiber, thanks to a healthy serving of autumn veggies and barley.

These breakfast apple muffins from our October 2014 meal plan have only 149 calories a serving.

These protein-rich patties are kissed with just a touch of maple syrup and topped with fresh, sweet cinnamon-spiced apples for a meal that works equally well for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Opt for a sweet red variety of apple that will hold its shape when cooked, such as Braeburn or McIntosh.

A double dose of apple flavor – in the form of fresh fruit and juice – adds sweetness to this quick weeknight curry. For added color, stir in chopped cilantro to the couscous.

Try these amazing pumpkin-laced Clean Eating pancakes, made using whole-wheat flour or a gluten-free alternative - either way, you'll fall hard for our bacon and apple topping.

Loaded with tasty fruit and nuts, these gluten-free squares are the perfect mid-morning snack.

This mood-boosting brew supplies 25% of your DV for potassium, hot on the heels of research indicating that diets higher in potassium and lower in sodium have a positive effect on mood.