Description
This Healthy Apple Crisp recipe is a delightful dessert that’s perfect for fall. Made with a delicious blend of apples, warm spices, and a crunchy oat topping, it’s a comforting treat that’s gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch or similar baking dish.
- Prepare the Apples: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and cornstarch. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- Make the Topping: In another bowl, combine oats, almond flour, chopped nuts, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until crumbly and well combined. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
- Serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla Greek yogurt or dairy-free ice cream.
- You can substitute almond flour with oat flour and coconut sugar with regular brown sugar if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of crisp
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
