Healthy Apple Crisp
This healthy apple crisp is so easy and use common ingredients you have in your pantry, that you will want to make it on a weekly basis. Sweetened with the natural sugar of apples and honey, combined with coconut palm sugar and almond flour, this Healthy Apple Crisp can be enjoyed guilt-free.
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Healthy Apple Crisp is a great dessert for any time of the year, especially summer or fall. Serve this after a summer dinner or put it on your dessert spread after Thanksgiving dinner. Make sure you serve it nice and warm and with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, the hot and cool contrast adds a whole dimension of the experience of eating this Healthy Apple Crisp.
This Healthy Apple Crisp provides a great sweet treat while being on the healthy side. This makes it a great dessert for your kids or yourself if you are health conscious.
It's also a gluten-free recipe, just make sure your old fashioned oats are indeed gluten-free as they may be made in the same manufacturing process as other gluten items.
Why You'll Love this Recipe:
Wholesome sweetness: Made with honey and coconut sugar instead of refined sugar for a lighter, more natural flavor.
Warm and cozy: The cinnamon-spiced apples and buttery oat topping taste like fall in every bite.
Crispy and tender: Juicy baked apples pair perfectly with the golden, crumbly almond flour oat topping.
Simple ingredients: Everything you need is likely already in your pantry, no complicated prep required.
Naturally gluten-free: Made with oats and almond flour for a healthier dessert option.
Perfect for any occasion: Great as a weeknight dessert, for holidays, or served warm with coffee on a crisp morning.
Ingredients to Make Healthy Apple Crisp:
- granny smith apples. Their tart flavor balances the sweetness of the topping perfectly. You can also use Honeycrisp or Pink Lady for a sweeter variation.
- honey. A natural sweetener that enhances the apple flavor and helps create a syrupy filling. Maple syrup can be substituted if preferred.
- lemon juice. Prevents the apples from browning and brightens the flavor. Freshly squeezed works best.
- cinnamon. Adds warmth and depth, feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra spice.
- old fashioned oats. Create a hearty, crisp topping. Avoid quick oats, which can turn soggy.
- almond flour. Keeps the topping gluten-free and gives it a light, nutty flavor.
- coconut palm sugar. Offers a rich, caramel-like sweetness while being less processed than brown sugar.
- butter. Binds the topping and creates that golden, crumbly texture. Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free version.
How to Make Healthy Apple Crisp:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples, covering the surface completely.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla Greek yogurt or a scoop of ice cream.
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Slice apples evenly: Thin, uniform slices ensure the apples bake at the same rate and become tender without turning mushy.
- Don't skip the lemon juice: It keeps the flavor bright and prevents the filling from becoming too sweet.
- Make it dairy-free: Substitute melted coconut oil for butter in the topping.
- Texture tip: For an extra-crispy topping, broil the crisp for 1-2 minutes at the end, just watch closely to prevent burning.
- Add nuts: Mix chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping for extra crunch and flavor.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the apples before baking, add more honey if they're very tart or reduce if using naturally sweet apples.
- Make ahead: Assemble the crisp up to a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- Serving idea: Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt for breakfast or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Serving Suggestions:
- Homemade Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip
- Cinnamon Apples
- Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
How to Store:
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to re-crisp the topping.
Freezer: Cool completely, then wrap tightly or store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat before serving.
Make ahead: Prepare and assemble the crisp (without baking), cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake fresh when ready to serve.
FAQs:
Yes, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady apples all work well. Mix a few varieties for the best flavor balance.
Yes, replace the oats with additional almond flour and ½ cup chopped nuts for a grain-free version.
Absolutely, maple syrup adds a deeper, caramel-like flavor that pairs beautifully with cinnamon.
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Healthy Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut palm sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples, covering the surface completely.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla Greek yogurt or a scoop of ice cream.
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Notes
- Slice apples evenly: Thin, uniform slices ensure the apples bake at the same rate and become tender without turning mushy.
- Don't skip the lemon juice: It keeps the flavor bright and prevents the filling from becoming too sweet.
- Make it dairy-free: Substitute melted coconut oil for butter in the topping.
- Texture tip: For an extra-crispy topping, broil the crisp for 1-2 minutes at the end, just watch closely to prevent burning.
- Add nuts: Mix chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping for extra crunch and flavor.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the apples before baking, add more honey if they're very tart or reduce if using naturally sweet apples.
- Make ahead: Assemble the crisp up to a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- Serving idea: Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt for breakfast or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
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yet to make it, I'd change apple selection to a sweeter variety (honeycrisp? pink lady?) and drop the sugar (honey = sugar). Otherwise, I'm excited to try it! Thanks so much, Kevin
Can the coconut cream be replaced with regular cream or something else?
Hi! Yes, regular cream will work just fine:)
Can't be Keto when using apples! Way too many carbs. Definitely need to change recipe name.
This was so good!! Will definitely make again - Thank you for sharing!
This is not a Keto dessert. At over 21g carbs per serving this will almost definitely kick a person out of ketosis.
Thanks for the feedback!
What a delicious way to lighten up a dessert. I love that it is a small serving size too; perfect for my husband and me:) I can't wait to give this a try!
It's small, but still very filling! Haha 🙂 Hope you like it!