Easy Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe With Oats
This Healthy Apple Crisp recipe is gluten/dairy free, and sweetened with just maple syrup. Naturally sweet & delicious it's the perfect healthy dessert!
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This Healthy Apple Crisp is hands down my favorite healthy fall dessert. In addition to being SO delicious, this comes together in under 30 minutes, is naturally gluten and dairy free, has only eight ingredients and is sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup.
It's seriously the best way to use up any apples you have lying around.
(P.S. If you're looking for other ways to use up apples – check out these 30 Healthy Apple Recipes!)
Healthy Apple Crisp Video
I've always been a fan of 'crisps' when it comes to dessert. They're much lighter than pie (which is also super delicious!) and crumble (which typically has more butter, sugar and flour in it).
This Healthy Blueberry Crisp is one of my favorite desserts!
I've gotten this question before, so you might be wondering..
What makes this apple crisp healthy?
Traditional apple crisp is made with lots of butter and sugar. This apple crisp is much better for you! Here's why:
- Whole Grains – We use old fashioned oats instead of refined flour for the crisp topping
- Low sugar –Rather than using regular sugar, we use just a little bit of maple syrup and allow the sweetness of the apples to come through
- No butter – Instead of using butter, we're using coconut oil which is more nutritious!
This Healthy Apple Crisp requires minimum ingredients. Here is what you'll need for this recipe:
What you need to make Healthy Apple Crisp
To make Healthy Apple Crisp you'll need:
- apples
- old fashioned oats
- pecans
- cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg
- coconut oil
- maple syrup
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded substitutions box.
How to make apple crisp:
Making apple crisp literally couldn't be easier. Here's what to do:
- Peel + slice your apples (You can also leave the skin on if you like!
- Once peeled, toss your apples with coconut oil/spices.
- Set aside. In a small bowl – mix together your crisp topping.
- Lay your apples in a baking dish, top with crisp.. and bake!
- 30 minutes in the oven and you've got warm, delicious healthy apple crisp ready to enjoy!
Topping it with vanilla ice cream pretty much is a must. It's SO good.
Substitutions for this lighter apple crisp recipe:
This is a pretty versatile recipe. Here are some substitutions you can make!
Nut Free – To make this nut free you can omit pecans. If you'd like to add in some crunch you could sub in sunflower seeds.
Oil – You can sub coconut oil with olive oil or avocado oil. Vegetable oil will also work.
Other fruit – This recipe will work great by adding other berries like blueberries, raspberries and strawberries! (We also have a berry crisp and Peach Crisp recipe!) Dried raisins or craisins would also be a yummy add in!
Apples: We recommend using honeycrisp apples in this recipe. We don't recommend using Granny Smith or other tart apples in this recipe.
Maple Syrup – You can sub maple syrup with honey
Weight Watchers – Save 2 SP per serving by omitting pecans
Oats –You can not substitute steel cut oats for old fashioned oats. It will now work. Quick cook oats will work.
What's the difference between crisp and crumble?
Crisps are typically made with oats as the base, while crumbles typically have a flour/butter based topping. I added some chopped pecans for crunch, healthy fats, and flavor!
What are the best apples to use for apple crisp?
This post goes in depth on the best apples for baking. I like to bake with Pink Lady apples. They're a little sweet and a little tart so I find them perfect in desserts!
Braeburn or Honeycrisp are also delicious and hold up well. Really – any apple will work in this recipe!
We don't recommend using Granny Smith or other tart apples in this recipe.
Storing Apple Crisp
Storing: This apple crisp will stay in the fridge for 3-4 days
Freezing: We haven't tried freezing this recipe but we don't think it would freeze well. The topping would lose it's crisp.
Serving Apple Crisp
Serving: We recommend serving this apple crisp with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It's also great with a scoop of vanilla yogurt.
Preparing in advance:You can prepare this recipe 3-4 hours in advance of baking it. Keep it in your refrigerator until you are ready to bake.
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Healthy Apple Crisp
This Healthy Apple Crisp recipe is gluten/dairy free, and sweetened with just maple syrup. Naturally sweet & delicious it's the perfect healthy dessert!
- 4 cups apples peeled + sliced in 1/4 inch thick pieces – about 1 lb – honeycrisp work best
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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Preheat oven to 350 and prepare a greased 8×8 baking dish
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Peel + cut apple slices into ¼ inch thick slices.
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Melt coconut oil. Toss apples with coconut oil, cinnamon + ginger. Set aside.
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Mix together crisp topping.
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Pour apples into bottom of the baking dish. Layer crisp topping evenly on top of apples.
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Cover apple crisp with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 20 mins. After 20 minutes, remove cover and bake for another 10-20 minutes until apples are fork tender and crisp topping is golden brown.
This is a pretty versatile recipe. Here are some substitutions you can make!
Nut Free – To make this nut free you can omit pecans. If you'd like to add in some crunch you could sub in sunflower seeds.
Oil – You can sub coconut oil with olive oil or avocado oil. Vegetable oil will also work.
Other fruit – This recipe will work great by adding other berries like blueberries, raspberries and strawberries! (We also have a berry crisp and Peach Crisp recipe!) Dried raisins or craisins would also be a yummy add in!
Apples: We recommend using honeycrisp apples in this recipe. We don't recommend using Granny Smith or other tart apples in this recipe.
Maple Syrup – You can sub maple syrup with honey
Weight Watchers – Save 2 SP per serving by omitting pecans
Oats –You can not substitute steel cut oats for old fashioned oats. It will now work. Quick cook oats will work.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Apple Crisp
Amount Per Serving (1 cup apples + crisp topping)
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 44%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 252mg 7%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Fiber 6g 25%
Sugar 17g 19%
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 68IU 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredients
Source: https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-apple-crisp/
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