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This Healthy Apple Crisp is so easy to make and only takes 15 minutes of prep time. The crisp topping is made from oats and almond flour making it a great gluten-free option for a healthy dessert!
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I love making crisps. They’re one of the easiest desserts to make and you can really use any fruit you have on hand. Whether it’s healthy strawberry rhubarb crisp, gluten-free peach crisp or apple crisp, it’s a simple dessert that is light, fruity and a crowd pleaser!
I’ve tested and tweaked this recipe to be the just right balance of sweet, tart, juicy, and crisp. It also happens to be gluten-free, lower in sugar than a typical crisp and easy to prep ahead, so it’s a win all around!
This crisp is made with healthy ingredients like apples, oats and almond flour, making it not only a great option for a dessert, but also a great option for a snack or even breakfast. (I love enjoying it in the morning with some yogurt or Vanilla Chia Pudding!)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: This healthy apple crisp comes together quickly with simple ingredients and is healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast. Also try these Apple Pie Overnight Oats for breakfast!
- Great for Fall apples: A perfect way to use up apples from apple picking.
- Lighter and healthier: With just 230 calories per serving, it’s a lighter option compared to traditional apple crisp.
- Nourishing and satisfying: packed with apples, oats and almond flour.
- Stores well: Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days, so you can enjoy leftovers throughout the week…if it lasts that long!;)
Key Ingredients
- Oats: Use rolled oats or quick oats in this recipe. If needed also use gluten-free certified rolled oats to avoid any cross-contamination with wheat products.
- Almond flour: This gives the crisp some more protein and adds helps the topping come together. You can substitute any type of flour you like.
- Apples: McIntosh, Cortland, Granny Smith and Honeycrisp are all great options, but this crisp will work with any type of apples you have on hand. Use any extra apples to make a Cinnamon Apple Bread.
*This is a recipe overview. The full recipe with measurements is below in the recipe card.
How To Make Healthy Apple Crisp
Step 1: Peel and cut the apples then toss them in a bowl with cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice.
Step 2: Mix the crisp topping ingredients together in a bowl.
Step 3: Layer the apple slices and crisp topping into a baking dish.
Step 4: Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes.
How To Store
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days, and enjoy cold or reheated. To freeze, let the crisp cool completely, then place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature then reheat in the oven until warm.
Jess’s Tips
- Choose the right apples: Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, McIntosh, or Cortland apples hold their shape the best in a crisp and are also great for making Skillet Cinnamon Apples. Though this recipe will still be delicious with any type of apples!
- Peel your apples: Don’t skip this step. Peeling the apples will give the crisp a better texture.
- Use rolled oats: I recommend using rolled oats for the best texture. Quick oats work too if needed. Try making some Apple Pie Oatmeal with leftover oats and apples!
- Don’t overmix the topping: Mix just until crumbly. Overmixing can lead to a dense or greasy texture instead of a light and crisp result.
- Bake uncovered on the middle rack: No need to cover your crisp. Baking it in the centre of the oven helps it cook through and brown nicely on top.
- Let it rest before serving: Give the crisp at least 10 minutes to cool slightly so the juices can thicken and the topping stays crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. An apple cobbler is made with a pie dough or biscuit topping like I use for this Gluten-Fee Peach Cobbler. Apple crisp is made with an oat-based streusel topping that is more similar to granola like this Maple Pecan Granola.
Yes. Let the crisp cool then transfer to a freeze-safe container and freeze up to 2 months. Let thaw on the counter then warm in the microwave or oven.
Try These Apple Recipes Next!
Desserts
Healthy Apple Pie Bars
Desserts
Vegan Apple Cider Donuts
Breakfast
Cinnamon Apple Pie Chia Pudding
Breakfast
Apple Pie Granola
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Healthy Apple Crisp
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Healthy Apple Crisp is easy to make and healthy enough that you can even eat it for breakfast!
Ingredients
- 4 apples, peeled and cut into slices
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, room temperature.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl mix the apples, lemon juice and 1/2 tsp of cinnamon together.
- In a bowl, mix together the oats, almond flour, coconut sugar and remaining cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until everything is incorporated. (Use a fork or your hands, mash the coconut oil or butter into the dry mixture until it’s well incorporated and forms small clumps.)
- Layer the apples in an 8×8 inch baking dish then sprinkle the crisp topping on top of the apples.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
Notes
- Try using firm apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Cortland.
- Always peel your apples for the best texture.
- Rolled oats give the best crisp topping texture.
- Mix the topping just until crumbly. Don’t overmix.
- Bake uncovered on the middle rack for even browning.
- Let the crisp rest 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
I made this for the second time, and it’s so delish! A simple and great recipe. I substituted the coconut sugar for pure maple syrup and loved it!
Thanks for the review Shayla! Happy you love the recipe 🙂
Excellent! Easy to make and very delicious! Hit in SD!! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome Mary! Happy you enjoyed 🙂
The best Apple crisp recipe! I’m going to make a pan of this today!
So happy your loving the recipe Elle 🙂
This was so good! I only used half the amount of coconut sugar and it was still perfectly sweet!
Thanks Meagan! Happy you enjoyed 🙂
Best dessert!
Thank you!
I have a box of red delicious apples that were brought to me from an apple farm and I don’t want them to go to waste. Do you think they will hold up nicely in this recipe?
I think they would work well!
So yummy!!
Thanks Maria!