Low Carb Zucchini Cinnamon Apples

Low Carb Zucchini Cinnamon Apples

 

Author: Lisa MarcAurele5 from 4 votes These warm low carb zucchini cinnamon apples will have you fooled. Although made from zucchini, this sweet cinnamon mix tastes just like apple pie filling. 

 Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins Course: DessertCuisine: American  Servings 5 servings Calories92kcal 

Ingredients

• 2-3 medium zucchini , peeled and seeded
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup low carb sugar substitute (I used Sukrin)
• 1/2 teaspoon Sukrin Fiber Syrup Gold
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons apple extract or vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

• Slice zucchini into apple-like slices.
• Heat butter in skillet. Add zucchini slices and cook until tender.
• Mix remaining ingredients and add to zucchini. Sprinkle in xanthan or guar gum as needed to thicken. Cook and stir about 5 more minutes.
• Serve warm. Great with ice cream or whipped cream on top.

Notes

Each zucchini is about 2 cups or so.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 8.6 % | % Protein: 4.3 % | % Fat: 87.1 %