The best low calorie apple pie for one

If there’s anything better than a classic, homemade apple pie, it has to be a single serve apple pie that’s under 200 calories! This low calorie apple pie is the cosiest of fall desserts and has just 186 calories! So if you’re on a weight loss journey and looking for delicious low calorie autumnal treats, why not snuggle up with a single serve low calorie apple pie?

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This low calorie apple pie is everything a traditional apple pie is but so much more too. It is sweet, tangy and cozy BUT it is also single serve and super low in calories! It tastes just as good as a traditional apple pie but without all the added sugars and extra calories. And the best part? You get one of your 5 a day wrapped neatly into a delicious apple pie. A winning dessert if there ever was one!

Single serve recipes are one of the most requested (if not the most requested) types of recipes on this blog. Anyone on a weight loss journey can tell you how convenient they are. Single serve recipes make just 1 serving so that you aren’t tempted to overeat when losing weight. I know how easy it is to go back for more, especially when it comes to apple pie ;). When I was on my own weight loss journey, nearly all my meals were single serving because I seriously have no self-control lol. If there are 9 servings in a recipe, there isn’t because it’s just 1 serving to me. That’s why I love creating single serve recipes because they’re perfect for satisfying a craving but ensuring you don’t go overboard.

Low calorie apple pie

Being in a calorie deficit doesn’t have to mean missing out on delicious treats. A slice of traditional apple pie contains around 400 calories, this recipe yields a gooey, soft and melt in your mouth apple pie for just 186 calories!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Single serve so no temptation to overeat!
• Bakes in just 20 minutes!
• Requires 7 simple ingredients!
• This recipe can easily be made vegan and gluten-free.
• Free from added-sugars and is naturally sweetened.
• Contains one of your five a day!
• Features a simple 3 ingredient crust.
• The BEST low calorie apple pie ever!

Ingredients

Self-raising flour – This recipe calls for self-raising flour as apposed to all-purpose. This is because self-raising flour contains a combination of baking soda and baking powder which is great for creating a soft crust. You can substitute for all-purpose flour plus, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp baking soda here. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free alternative.

Full-fat yogurt – A small amount of yogurt is required to create the crust for this pie. To make sure it’s soft and not crumbly, full-fat yogurt is the best option. Low-fat and 0% fat yogurt don’t have enough fat to create moisture and can lead to a very dry or crumbly crust. For a vegan apple pie, use vegan yogurt here.

0 calorie sweetener – I used two types of sweetener for this recipe. For the pie crust, I went with stevia and for the pie filling, I went with 0 calorie brown sugar. You can use any 0 calorie sweetener of your choosing for both the crust and the filling.

Salt – You don’t need to use salt for this recipe but I added a sprinkle to the dough for the crust.

Apple – I went with a Granny Smith apple for this recipe as it is a little tart which is perfect to balance out the sweetness. If you prefer sweeter pies, you can opt for a sweeter apple. Peel and chop your apple into your desired shape, I went with small, square chunks.

Ground cinnamon – No cozy autumnal dessert is complete without a hint of cinnamon!

Lemon juice – A little lemon juice helps balance out the sweetness of this apple pie as well as bringing out the flavor of the apples!

Unsweetened almond milk – A small amount to cook down the apples. You can also use water here.

How to make low calorie apple pie

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F). Peel and chop your apple, set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, yogurt, sweetener and salt to form the dough. Transfer the dough to a flat surface and roll out to fit your pie dish. I used a 12cm pie dish so I rolled out a roughly 15x15cm square.
3. Line your pie dish with the crust, cut off any excess and set aside. Roll the excess dough into a ball and roll out again to form as big a rectangle as you can. Cut this into 4-6 lines and set aside.
4. Place the apple chunks, cinnamon, lemon juice, sweetener and milk into a small saucepan and set over medium-low heat. Cook covered, stirring every few minutes until the apple chunks are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the cooked apple chunks to the lined pie dish. Use the strips of dough to form a lattice on top of the filling and brush with a little unsweetened almond milk. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is a golden brown.
6. Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before enjoying!

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