Weight Watchers Apple Dessert Recipes

Maybe it’s the smell of apples and cinnamon coming from the oven. Or maybe it’s because so many of the desserts I grew up with were simple, old-fashioned things like apple crisp, baked apples and homemade apple cake.

Whatever the reason, I never seem to run out of ways to enjoy apples.

Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few lighter apple dessert recipes here on Simple Nourished Living. Some are old favorites I’ve made for years. Others are quick little treats for those times when I want something sweet without baking an entire cake or pie.

I’ve gathered 22 of my favorite Weight Watchers-friendly apple desserts here, including crisps, cobblers, cakes, cookies, baked apples and a few especially easy treats.

Whether you’ve just come home from apple picking or have a couple of apples sitting in the fruit bowl, I hope you’ll find something that sounds good.

Apple Crisps, Cobblers and Baked Apples

These are the apple desserts I tend to think of first. Nothing fancy—just tender apples, a little spice and sometimes a crunchy topping.

Apple Pear Cranberry Crisp with Gingersnap Topping

Apples, pears and tart cranberries topped with crushed gingersnaps. A nice change from the usual oatmeal crisp, especially around the holidays.

Quick and Easy Crock Pot Apple Cobbler

An easy slow cooker dessert for those days when you don’t feel like turning on the oven. Serve it warm, perhaps with a little vanilla ice cream.

Single-Serving Microwave Apple Crisp

One of my favorite ideas for cooking for one or two. You can have a warm apple crisp in minutes without making a whole pan.

Healthy Baked Apples

Sometimes the simplest desserts are the best. Old-fashioned baked apples are easy to prepare and especially good when you want something warm and comforting.

Slow Cooker Baked Apples with Gingersnaps

Another easy crock pot apple dessert, this time with the sweet, spicy flavor of gingersnaps. The apples may soften and lose some of their shape, but they taste wonderful.

Easy Apple Cakes

Apple cake has always been one of my favorite ways to use fresh apples. I especially like the kind that isn’t overly sweet and tastes just as good with morning coffee as it does for dessert.

Cinnamon-Apple Quick Cake

A simple cake made with baking mix and topped with caramelized apples. At about 160 calories per slice, it’s an easy option when you want a little something sweet.

Light Italian Apple Cake

Inspired by an apple cake from the Italian Alps, this is a lovely choice if you prefer desserts that aren’t too sweet. Tart apples such as Granny Smith work especially well.

Healthy Fresh Apple Cake

A lighter version of my mom’s apple cake, made with fresh apples and warm spices. This one has a special place in my heart because it reminds me of the apple cakes I grew up eating.

Slow Cooker Apple Cake

This was my first experiment with baking a cake in the slow cooker. It turned out dense, moist and full of apple chunks—a little different from an oven-baked cake, but delicious.

Easy Slow Cooker Applesauce Spice Cake

An old-fashioned spice cake made with applesauce. A nice option when you have a jar of applesauce to use up.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cake

Sweet apples and tart cranberries make a wonderful combination. This slow cooker cake is particularly nice for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Apple Cookies, Brownies and Bars

Sometimes I don’t want a whole slice of cake or a bowl of cobbler. A cookie or small apple bar with a cup of tea is just enough.

Easy Apple Brownies

Despite the name, these are really more like apple blondies—moist, chewy bars with apples and walnuts.

Low-Fat Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, cake-like oatmeal cookies made with applesauce. Just the sort of cookie I enjoy with an afternoon cup of coffee.

Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies have always been a weakness of mine. This version combines apples and cranberries for a slightly tart, chewy treat.

3-Ingredient Sugar-Free Apple Cookies

Made with apples, almonds and egg whites, these little cookies are about as simple as homemade cookies get.

Quick and Easy Apple Desserts

Not every apple dessert requires baking. These are some of my favorites when I want something sweet with very little fuss.

Apple Pie Parfait

Spiced apples layered with creamy yogurt and a little crunch. It’s equally at home on the breakfast table or served as a light dessert.

Skinny Caramel Apple Nachos

Fresh apple slices drizzled with caramel and chocolate and sprinkled with nuts. A fun way to enjoy a caramel apple without having to eat one on a stick.

Apple S’mores Nachos

Apples, chocolate and marshmallows come together in this playful twist on s’mores. Especially fun when you’re making a treat to share.

Easy Low-Calorie Apple Pie Squares

Puff pastry, tender apples and a light apricot glaze make these pretty little squares look more complicated than they really are.

Apple Toppings and Warm Drinks

These last two aren’t traditional desserts, but they’re such nice ways to enjoy apples that I wanted to include them.

Crock Pot Warm Apple Compote Topping

Think of this as warm, spiced apple pie filling without the crust. Spoon it over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, pound cake or a little vanilla ice cream.

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider

A warm, sweet drink for chilly afternoons, Halloween gatherings or Thanksgiving. It makes the house smell wonderful while it heats in the slow cooker.

A Note About WW Points

All of these recipes were created or adapted with lighter eating in mind, but the WW Points will vary depending on the ingredients, portion sizes and current WeightWatchers program.

For the most accurate Points, check the individual recipe and track it in your WW App.

And remember, there’s room for a little dessert in a balanced way of eating. Sometimes a small serving of something you really enjoy is just what you want.

More WW-Friendly Dessert Collections

If you’re looking for more lighter sweet treats, here are a few other collections you might enjoy:

• 35 Easy Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes – A variety of lighter desserts for everyday enjoyment.
• 12 Low-Calorie Microwave Mug Cakes and Desserts – Quick treats when you’re cooking for one.
• Healthy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes – More ideas for fall baking.
• Ten Favorite WW Fluff Recipes – Easy, creamy desserts that have long been popular with WW members.
• Healthier Holiday Cookie Recipes – Lighter takes on familiar holiday cookies.

I hope these recipes give you a few new ways to enjoy apple season. And if you have a favorite old-fashioned apple dessert, I’d love to hear about it in the comments.