Cinnamon Apple Pie Toast with Cream Cheese
This Cinnamon Apple Pie Toast combines crisp toast, creamy light cream cheese, and warm cinnamon apples for a delicious breakfast that tastes like dessert.
The apples are cooked with cinnamon and brown sugar substitute until they’re soft, fragrant, and lightly caramelized. Spoon them over the creamy toast and you have a simple breakfast that feels much more indulgent than it actually is.
It’s also easy to customize. Add a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for a little crunch, or a drizzle of caramel. It’s a great way to enjoy classic apple pie flavors without making an entire pie.
The Ingredients
Apples: Apples provide fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Keeping the apple portion moderate adds natural sweetness and nutrients while keeping the toast from becoming overly high in carbohydrates.
Low Carb Bread: Low-carb bread can provide a more carbohydrate-conscious alternative to traditional white or wheat bread. Depending on the brand, it may also provide a good amount of fiber and protein.
Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese: Light cream cheese provides the creamy texture you want without as much fat and calories as regular cream cheese. A small amount goes a long way on a slice of toast.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon adds plenty of warm, naturally sweet flavor without adding significant calories or sugar. It is an easy way to make the apples taste more like classic apple pie.
Brown Sugar Substitute: A brown sugar substitute adds the caramelized brown-sugar flavor associated with apple pie without the added sugar found in traditional brown sugar.
Graham Crackers: Crushed graham crackers are completely optional, but they add a little crunch and give the toast a flavor reminiscent of a buttery pie crust. Using just a teaspoon keeps the portion small.
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How to Make Cinnamon Apple Pie Toast with Cream Cheese
Add the sliced apple, water, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, brown sugar substitute, and a tiny pinch of salt to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and become lightly caramelized.
While the apples cook, toast the low-carb bread until golden and crisp.
Spread the light cream cheese evenly over the toast. Spoon the warm cinnamon apples over the top.
Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon and drizzle with a little sugar-free caramel sauce and crushed graham crackers, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of apple?
Absolutely! Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, and Granny Smith apples all work well. Granny Smith will give the toast a more tart flavor, while sweeter apples will make it taste more like a dessert.
Can I make the cinnamon apples ahead of time?
Yes. The cooked apples can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave or in a small skillet before adding them to the toast.
Can I make this without cream cheese?
Yes. You can substitute whipped cottage cheese, reduced-fat ricotta, or even a thin layer of powdered peanut butter. Each option will give the toast a slightly different flavor and texture.
Cinnamon Apple Pie Toast with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 slice Aunt Millie's Live Carb Smart White Bread
- 1/2 granny smith apple, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 teaspoon Swerve brown sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: sugar-free caramel sauce and/or crushed graham crackers (not included in the Weight Watchers points)
Instructions
- Add the sliced apple, water, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, brown sugar substitute, and a tiny pinch of salt to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and become lightly caramelized.
- While the apples cook, toast the low-carb bread until golden and crisp.
- Spread the light cream cheese evenly over the toast. Spoon the warm cinnamon apples over the top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon and drizzle with a little sugar-free caramel sauce and crushed graham crackers, if desired.
Notes
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