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Healthy Apple Crisp

A delightful apple crisp that combines warm, caramelized apples with a crunchy oat-almond topping, without refined sugars or excessive fats—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Healthy
Servings 8 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or a mix), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (adjust to sweetness)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.125 tsp ground cloves (optional but amazing)
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch
  • pinch sea salt

For the Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 0.5 cup almond flour
  • 0.33 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional for texture)
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp melted coconut oil (or grass-fed ghee if not dairy-free)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt

To Serve (Optional)

  • Vanilla Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, or a light drizzle of almond butter

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples 1/4-inch thin for even baking.

Filling

  • In a large bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, arrowroot, and a pinch of salt. Mix until apples are glossy and evenly coated.

Topping

  • In another bowl, stir together oats, almond flour, nuts, coconut, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted coconut oil and maple syrup; mix until crumbly clusters form. If it’s dry, add 1–2 tsp more oil.

Assembly and Baking

  • Spread the apple mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the oat topping over the apples, leaving some gaps so steam can escape.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes until the apples are bubbling and the top is golden brown. Tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes if the top browns too fast.
  • Let it sit for 10–15 minutes to thicken before serving warm.

Notes

Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes to re-crisp.
Keyword Apple Recipe, fall dessert, Gluten-Free, Guilt-Free, Healthy Apple Crisp