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    Healthy Apple Crisp

    Updated: Oct 20, 2022 » This post may contain affiliate links » By: Megan » 2 Comments

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    This healthy apple crisp tastes like fall in a bowl! It's made with layers of sweet apples topped with crunchy cinnamon oats. This recipe uses maple syrup and a cinnamon oat topping to create a lighter version of a classic dessert.

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    About This Recipe

    This recipe tastes like fall in a bowl! With apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup, it has all the flavors of a traditional apple crisp but skips the sugar, butter and flour.

    The ingredients for this recipe are mostly simple pantry staples that you'll likely have on hand. And it's a super easy recipe with only 3 main steps: toss the apples in syrup, make the oat topping, and then add everything to a baking dish to cook!

    Apple Crisp Ingredients

    healthy apple crisp ingredients

    The full recipe is at the bottom of this page, but here's a quick overview of what you'll need & how to make it:

    For the apple filling:

    • 4 cups honeycrisp apples sliced about ¼” thick (about 2 - 3 large apples or 4 - 5 small apples), peeled or unpeeled  
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

    For the topping:

    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
    • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats

    Popular Substitutions & Additions

    • Apples: honeycrisp apples work best for this recipe but you can substitute any other sweet apples (like Fuji, Golden Delicious, or Gala apples). You can peel your apples or leave them unpeeled.
    • Oats: old fashioned rolled oats are recommended because they get crispy and firm; but quick cook rolled oats can also be substituted.
    • Maple Syrup: swap our maple syrup for honey if you prefer.

    How to Make This Healthy Apple Crisp

    STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8” x 8” baking dish.  In a medium bowl, toss the apples in the maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Set aside.

    apples for apple crisp

    STEP 2: In a small bowl, stir together the coconut oil, 2 tablespoons syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add the oats and stir well, stirring until the oats absorb all of the syrup and coconut oil.

    apple crisp oat topping

    STEP 3: Pour the apples into the bottom of your greased baking dish. Spread them into an even and flat layer as much as possible. Sprinkle the topping in an even layer over the apples so that it is covering the apples. 

    how to make apple crisp

    STEP 4: Bake the crisp in the preheated oven for 40 - 45 minutes, until the oats turn golden brown and the apples are tender.

    baked healthy apple crisp

    STEP 5: Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for 5 - 10 minutes before serving. Optionally, top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.

    How to Serve This Recipe

    Once your apple crisp comes out of the oven, let it cool for 5 - 10 minutes before serving. Then spoon out the apples and oat topping (it may not keep it's layers as you serve it) and any syrup left in the bottom of the dish.

    This crisp is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or a drizzle of maple syrup.

    healthy apple crisp

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What baking dish should you use for this apple crisp?

    An 8" x 8" baking dish is recommended but you could also use a 9" x 9" dish or a standard 9" pie plate.

    What type of apples are best for this apple crisp?

    Honeycrisp apples are best but you can substitute any type of sweet apple (like Golden Delicious, Fuji, or Gala).

    How long should you bake this apple crisp?

    This crisp bakes for about 40 - 45 minutes in the oven, which is enough time for the apples to soften and the oat topping to get golden brown and crunchy.

    If your oat topping isn't browned, continue cooking your crisp (otherwise it won't be crunchy). And if your oat topping browns too fast, you can cover the crisp lightly with foil.

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    healthy apple crisp

    Healthy Apple Crisp


    ★★★★★

    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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    Description

    This healthy apple crisp tastes like fall in a bowl! It's made with layers of sweet apples topped with crunchy cinnamon oats. This recipe uses maple syrup and a cinnamon oat topping to create a lighter version of a classic dessert.


    Ingredients

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    • 4 cups honeycrisp apples sliced about ¼” thick ((about 2 - 3 large apples or 4 - 5 small apples, peeled or unpeeled))
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the topping:

    • ¼ cup coconut oil (melted and cooled)
    • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8” x 8” baking dish. 
    2. In a medium bowl, toss the apples in the maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Set aside.
    3. In a small bowl, stir together the coconut oil, 2 tablespoons syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add the oats and stir well, stirring until the oats absorb all of the syrup and coconut oil.
    4. Pour the apples into the bottom of your greased baking dish. Spread them into an even and flat layer as much as possible. 
    5. Sprinkle the topping in an even layer over the apples so that it is covering the apples. 
    6. Bake the crisp in the preheated oven for 40 - 45 minutes, until the oats turn golden brown and the apples are tender. Check your crisp around 30 - 35 minutes, and if it’s browning too quickly, lightly add foil over the top of your baking dish. 
    7. Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
    8. Optionally, top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.

    Notes

    • Apples: honeycrisp apples are recommended but any sweet apple will be tasty in this recipe (like Fuji, Gala or Golden Delicious apples). You can leave your apples unpeeled or peel them. If you leave them unpeeled you will be able to taste the texture of the peel (I personally prefer this). 
    • Oats: old fashioned rolled oats work best but you can also use quick cook rolled oats 
    • Baking dish: instead of an 8" x 8" dish you can use a 9" x 9" or a standard 9" pie plate if need be
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Dessert

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 241
    • Sugar: 23.9
    • Sodium: 107
    • Fat: 10.1
    • Saturated Fat: 8.1
    • Carbohydrates: 37.9
    • Fiber: 3.3
    • Protein: 1.9

    Keywords: apple, baking, crisp, fall, thanksgiving, dessert, holiday, christmas

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    1. Joan Breckwoldt

      August 30, 2021 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      This has become my husband’s favorite! So glad for such a yummy and healthy apple crisp recipe. Thank you!!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Megan

        September 03, 2021 at 12:57 pm

        Glad that you enjoyed it!! 🙂

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