Apple pie is addictively delicious—and that's because it's jam-packed with all the things our taste buds can never seem to get enough of: fat, calories, and added sugar. In fact, a standard homemade slice from a 9-inch pie pan contains upwards of 480 calories! (For some context, that's what you'd find in 21 Hershey Kisses!)

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While indulging in a slice once a year on Thanksgiving isn't the worst thing you can do to your health, if you crave the sweet, cinnamony flavors more regularly, your best bet is to find a healthier treat that can satisfy your sweet tooth. And that's where this delicious recipe for baked apples comes in. They're filled with cranberry sauce, protein-packed walnuts, fiber-rich oats, cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar, so you'll actually get a hit of nutrition along with your dessert. Watch the video above to see how it's made and then scroll back down to get step-by-step instructions.

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Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:
6 med apples (Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith work well)
6 Tbsp cranberry sauce
3 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled
3 Tbsp chopped walnuts
3 Tbsp rolled oats
3 Tbsp whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
6 Tbsp plain yogurt, optional

Directions:
1. HEAT oven to 375°F. Lightly coat 13" × 9" baking dish with cooking spray.
2. SCOOP out apple cores from the top with a melon baller, cutting away stem and seeds. Do not scoop all the way to bottom. Fill each apple with 1 Tbsp of the cranberry sauce.
3. MIX butter, walnuts, oats, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Fill apples with mixture.
4. PLACE apples in baking dish and bake until tender, 30 minutes. Serve with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.

Nutrition (per serving, without yogurt): 201 cal, 2 g pro, 33 g carb, 4 g fiber, 25 g sugars (4 g added sugars), 8.5 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 15 mg chol, 58 mg sodium

Recipe by Khalil Hymore