Baked apple with dates & almonds - sugar-free & vegan!

Hmm, the apple harvest is almost over. We've stored a lot of apples in our root cellar for the winter this year. They taste best fresh, though, so we're enjoying lots of apple dishes.

Apples are a welcome, low-calorie snack, especially in autumn. They contain folic acid and plenty of vitamin C. Apples also contain health-promoting minerals such as potassium, iron, and magnesium. Their digestive benefits come from their high fiber content in the form of cellulose and pectin.

Surprise your loved ones with this recipe for Halloween.

Baked Apple with Dates

VEGAN & FREE FROM REFINED SUGAR

For one apple you need:

• 1 large apple
• 1 tbsp whole almonds
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp grated walnuts or other nuts
• 50g DATTELBÄR dates (class 3 soft) or date paste
• 1 tbsp date syrup
• Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ground
• vanilla powder
• Lemon zest

Here's how:

1. Wash and hollow out the apple, then insert the whole almonds into the outside.
2. Melt the coconut oil and knead it together with the dates, walnuts, date syrup, and spices.
3. Fill the hollowed-out apple with the mixture and bake in the oven at approximately 180°C for 20 minutes.
4. Baked apples taste best when served with vegan vanilla ice cream or vanilla pudding.