Who doesn’t love apples? Just don’t peel them because it turns out the skin on apples significantly revitalizes and helps strengthen the muscles! This is why runners –especially–should eat more apples.
Apples keeps a runner strong because ursolic acid in the apple skins, not only nourishes the muscles, but re-builds aging muscle fibers, according to University of Iowa researchers. For the perfect health pick-me-up, try these healthy apple recipes!
Healthy Apple Recipes for Runners
The newest research shows that apples, with the skin, have incredible recovery benefits for the muscles. So, try these delicious recipes to make with apples, and enjoy! Note: some of the recipes suggest peeling the apple. Don’t. Just leave it on to get full health benefits.
Green apple salad with pomegranate vinaigrette via Food Lion
Apple pecan rosemary Greek yogurt chicken salad via Cooking Classy
Broccoli apple salad via The Recipe Critic
Apple nachos via Trial and Eater
Apple cookies via Rachael Shultz
Healthy no-bake apple pie protein bars via The Big Mans World
Apple crisp smoothie via The Recipe Rebel
Baked cinnamon apple chips via Sally’s Baking Addiction
Apple pie oatmeal cookies via Amy’s Healthy Baking
Old fashion baked apples via Everyday Diabetic Recipes
Carrot apple bread via Averie Cooks
Healthy chewy apple cinnamon granola bars via Lovely Little Kitchen
Healthy apple muffins via Cookie and Kate
Healthy peanut butter chocolate chip apple snack via Stock Pilling Mom
Gluten-free apple rose tart with maple custard via Baking a Moment
Zucchini carrot apple muffins via The Lean Green Bean
Cranberry chicken salad on apple slices via Yummy Addiction
Apple cinnamon energy balls via Frugal Coupon Living
Apple cranberry walnut salad via Creme de la Crumb
Chewy raspberry apple granola bars via Amy’s Healthy Baking
Healthy apple crisp oatmeal bake via He and She Eat Clean
Apple pie fries via Cakes Cottage
Apple pie breakfast pizza via Athletic Avocado
Vegan toffee apple upside-down cake via Jamie Oliver
Apple cinnamon chips via Carries Experimental Kitchen
Low fat, high fiber oatmeal apple, banana muffins via Rock Recipes
Quinoa avocado and apple detox salad via The Iron You
Apple gouda stuffed chicken breasts with smokey roasted sweet potatoes via Rachel Cooks
Healthy apple cinnamon sugar muffins via Pinch of Yum
Cranberry walnut chicken salad via Celebrating Sweets
Tuna cranberry salad on apple via The Wholesome Dish
Healthy cinnamon apple chips via Cook.Craft.Love
Cinnamon apple energy bites via Recipe Runner
Healthy 4-ingredient flourlesss apple blondies via The Big Mans World
Apple pie oatmeal cookies via Amy’s Healthy Baking
Whole wheat apple cinnamon muffins via Sally Baking Addiction
Apple cranberry and almond coleslaw via Cooking Classy
Carrot, apple and oat breakfast cookies via My Fussy Easter
Apple oat Greek yogurt muffins via Running with Spoons
Cinnamon apple quinoa breakfast via Simply Quinoa
Chicken, apple, sweet potato and Brussels sprouts skillet via Well Plated by Erin
No mayo broccoli salad with blueberries and apple via Kristine’s Kitchen
Apple pie granola via Pumpkin N’ Spice
Kiwi apple zucchini puree via Simply whisked
Healthy apple crisp oatmeal bake via He & She Eat Clean
Raspberry apple smoothie with bananas via Jessica Gavin
Apple peach butter via Cook Pad
Make sure you check back here frequently as I am always adding new recipes to the list!
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Bretta Riches
BSc Neurobiology; MSc Biomechanics candidate, ultra minimalist runner & founder of RunForefoot. I was a heel striker, always injured. I was inspired by the great Tirunesh Dibaba to try forefoot running. Now, I'm injury free. This is why I launched Run Forefoot, to advocate the health & performance benefits of forefoot running and to raise awareness on the dangers of heel striking, because the world needs to know.
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