--- title: Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples description: Loaded with fall flavor, these Baked Cinnamon Apples are a simple, easy seasonal treat, made without refined sugar for a healthy snack or dessert image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_0817.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples 4 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Vegan](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegan) [Paleo](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/paleo) [Nut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/nut-free) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Grain-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/grain-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Egg-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/egg-free) [Refined Sugar-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/refined-sugar-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Breakfast](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/breakfast) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) [Side Dish](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/side-dish) [Dessert](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dessert) [Holiday Recipe](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/holiday-recipe) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_0817.jpg) *Loaded with fall flavor, these Baked Cinnamon Apples are a simple, easy seasonal treat, made without refined sugar for the perfect healthy snack or dessert during the fall and holiday season. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free.*   With the leaves starting to change, painting the world in autumnal colors and the newfound chill in the air bring a culmination of inspiration to get in the kitchen and dust off that apron. While I am never one to turn down a warm slice of pumpkin bread, baked goods can get tedious and time-consuming. For those moments when you crave cozy but also ease, these **Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples **are the answer--it's like apple pie without the crust...what's not to love!    ![IMG_0814](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0814.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=IMG_0814.jpg)   No, these weren't made with an Easy-Bake oven but they are every bit as simple to make as if they were. With just a few basic ingredients, these baked cinnamon apples are **naturally sweetened** with [Joolies date syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) and made with coconut oil instead of butter, keeping it **dairy free** too. One thing I especially love about these easy cinnamon apples is how they can be enjoyed in numerous ways! Not to mention how cozy and delicious they will leave your home smelling!   ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0799-1.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=IMG_0799-1.jpg)   ## Ways to enjoy: - Solo for a simple, healthy fall snack or side dish. - Mixed in a warm bowl of oatmeal for an extra cozy breakfast. - Topping on a stack of fluffy pancakes or french toast for a fall twist. - Served with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a more indulgent option.  ![IMG_0829-1](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0829-1.jpeg?width=937&height=943&name=IMG_0829-1.jpeg)   ## Ingredients you'll need:   1. 1. [Joolies Date Syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - The only *natural *sweetener needed. The sweet, caramel flavor of a fresh medjool date is like no other and when heated, it creates this delicious glaze. Plus, you still [maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date](https://blog.joolies.com/6-health-benefits-of-dates) in the syrup form! 2. **Honeycrisp Apples** - The tartness to sweetness ratio in honeycrisp apples is just perfect but feel free to use your favorite kind of crisp apple like granny smith, pink lady, golden delicious, etc. 3. **Tapioca Starch** - **Also called tapioca *flour, *is a natural thickening agent that will create the perfect consistency for the sauce. If needed, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of cornstarch for every 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch. ** 4. **Coconut Oil** - Make sure to use *refined *coconut oil which has zero coconut taste unlike unrefined. Butter or ghee can be used as a substitution for just as delicious results. 5. **Lemon Juice** - Fresh lemons bring the best flavor, so grab a few and start juicing 🍋 but if you have to opt for bottled lemon juice make sure it is 100% lemon juice. 6. **Cinnamon** - **The cinnamon adds an extra layer of cozy flavor while the salt brings it all together!**   ![IMG_0818](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0818.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=IMG_0818.jpg)   If you make this fall-inspired sweet snack, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) **@jooliesdates** and use the hashtag **#jooliesdates** so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below!   ## Other Cozy Recipes You'll Love - [Glazed Roasted Carrots with Dates and Pistachios](https://blog.joolies.com/glazed-roasted-carrots-with-dates) - [Pumpkin Spice Oat Bars](https://blog.joolies.com/pumpkin-spice-oat-bars) - [Pecan Pie Energy Bites](https://blog.joolies.com/pecan-pie-energy-bites) - [Rosemary Date Cornbread](https://blog.joolies.com/rosemary-date-cornbread) - [Paleo Pumpkin Date Bread](https://blog.joolies.com/paleo-pumpkin-date-bread)   ![baked-cinnamon-apples-PIN](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/baked-cinnamon-apples-PIN.jpg?width=480&height=1200&name=baked-cinnamon-apples-PIN.jpg)      ## Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined sugar-free - prep time: 10 minutes - cook time: 40 minutes - total time: 50 minutes **Servings: 5**   **INGREDIENTS:** - 3 honey crisp apples - 3 tbsp [Joolies date syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted - 1 tbsp lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp tapioca starch - 1 tsp cinnamon **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash, core and slice apples about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the date syrup, coconut oil, lemon juice, tapioca starch, and cinnamon until evenly combined. Pour sauce over the sliced apples and toss until well coated. 3. Pop in the oven to bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until the apples are tender and the sauce is thick. 4. 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All Rights Reserved  |  [Design](https://310creative.com/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Recipe", "@id": "https://blog.joolies.com/snickerdoodle-cookie-bliss-balls", "image": "https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/512452D2-3B5B-473C-9BC6-8AE48EBD2534-8C039C83-0157-4C8E-AEF5-D1A69FB5DF56.jpg", "name": "Snickerdoodle Cookie Bliss Balls", "datePublished": "2020-08-16", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Abby" }, "keywords": [ "vegan", "paleo", "vegetarian", "gluten-free", "dairy-free", "soy-free", "oil-free", "egg-free", "refined sugar free", "peanut-free" ], "description": "These easy vegan snickerdoodle cookie bliss balls taste just like a cookie but are healthy and nutritious. Filled with medjool dates, cashews, and nut butter, they are perfect for an on-the-go snack any time you need it. Bliss balls, energy bites, energy balls--whatever you like to call them--are hands down one of the best snacks to have on hand (besides Joolies dates of course😉). Made with only 5 ingredients, these snickerdoodle cookie bliss balls are vegan, paleo, and only sweetened with medjool dates, making them refined sugar-free as well. They are great as a pre or post workout snack, mid-afternoon pick me up or even for an after dinner sweet treat. Packed with healthy fats, protein, carbs and a low-glycemic sweetener these delicious bliss balls will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you full longer. What also makes them so great is that they are 100% customizable! If you're trying to incorporate more protein, add in your favorite protein powder or some collagen peptides. Flaxseed, chia seeds, or hemp seeds (even CBD!) are also a great add-in for additional benefits. They also freeze well so you can make a big batch so you'll always have something nutritious (and delicious) on hand. Ingredients you'll need: Joolies Pitted Dates The only natural sweetener needed. Don't forget to soak in warm water first! Why soak them? Well while they are juicy beforehand, this step allows them to become extra-hydrated to create the perfect texture for the bliss balls. Raw Cashews Be sure to soak these in filtered water for at least 2 hours beforehand. If you are soaking longer than 2 hours, place them in the fridge. We don't recommend substituting this because the cashew flavor is needed for the snickerdoodle cookie-like taste! Coconut Butter You'll need to soften the coconut butter a bit by putting the jar in a small bowl of hot water--just like coconut oil, it becomes solid at temperatures below 70°! You can substitute with cashew butter. Coconut Flour A little bit goes a long way! This acts as a great binder to get the perfect texture, plus coconut flour is high in fiber and protein! You can substitute with almond or oat flour if needed. Cinnamon + sea salt What's a snickerdoodle without cinnamon?! You can even create a little cinnamon + coconut sugar mixture to roll the balls in for a little extra something. Optional add-ins: CBD You may be on the CBD train or not (that's okay too!) but if you're wanting to easily incorporate in your day, these cookie balls can easily become cookie 'chill' balls😎 Juna is one of our favorite CBD brands. Chia seeds/ Flaxseed/ Hemp seeds Any of these seeds are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Some of our favorites are Thrive Market and Manitoba Harvest. Collagen peptides A great source of protein that also has many benefits for hair, skin, gut, and joints. This is one brand we love and you can also learn more about collagen peptides on their website. If you make this decadent treat, be sure to tag us on Instagram @jooliesdates and use the hashtag #jooliesdates so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below! 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