Healthy Apple Crisp with Oat Almond Topping
A lighter, naturally sweetened apple crisp perfect for fall, with a gluten-free and vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups thinly sliced apples (about 4 medium apples)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or other neutral oil for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour the apple mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, and chopped almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, ensure your maple syrup is vegan and use coconut oil.
- For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Serve warm with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream or a dollop of coconut whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of crisp
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg