Here’s a delicious healthy apple crisp recipe—sweet, lightly spiced, and topped with a crunchy, wholesome oat topping.
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the Filling:
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. - Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping:
- In another bowl, mix oats, flour, chopped nuts, cinnamon, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until crumbly.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the apples are tender.
- Serve:
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Optional: top with Greek yogurt or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ginger or cardamom to the filling.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a balanced flavor.
- Make ahead: Assemble the crisp and refrigerate; bake just before serving.
If you want, I can also give a single-serve mug version of healthy apple crisp that’s ready in 5 minutes—perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
