With a distinct tart flavor, they're among the lower-sugar fruits you can eat, and they're loaded with fiber and phytonutrients that benefit your health. Eat'em on their own or include them in healthy recipes to reap their benefits.

Granny Smith's tartness is the most distinct part of their flavor profile. That means you can include them in healthy recipes to add a little bit of extra sweetness without adding too much. Add chopped Granny Smith apples to bran or whole-grain muffins for potent pops of flavor, or use thinly-sliced apples to top your cereal or smoothie bowl. Green apple also makes a great addition to smoothies if you want to limit your sugar intake. Blend them with coconut water, baby spinach, avocado and cucumber for a veggie-packed smoothie that's high in nutritional value and relatively low in calories and carbs.