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Low carb apple zucchini pie in bowl and fork on plate

Low Carb Zucchini Cinnamon Apples

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 92
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.
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Ingredients

  • 2-3 medium zucchini peeled and seeded
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sweetener use less to decrease sweetness
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons apple extract or vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum optional

Instructions

  • Slice zucchini into apple-like slices about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
  • 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.

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Notes

Each zucchini is about 2 cups or so.
Do not slice too thin or the zucchini will become mushy and release more water during cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 92 | 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 % | SmartPoints: 4
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