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Healthy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping

Warm cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a crisp oatmeal topping made with almond flour, coconut sugar, walnuts, maple syrup, and coconut oil.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 393
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 6 cups apples about 6 medium apples, peeled or unpeeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Oat Topping
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats certified gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil solid and softened but not melted

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula or spoon
  • 9-inch baking dish
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the coconut sugar and almond flour in a medium bowl.
  3. Stir in the rolled oats and chopped nuts.
  4. Work in the solid coconut oil until the topping is evenly crumbly. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, maple syrup, lemon juice, arrowroot or cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
  7. Spread the apples evenly in the baking dish.
  8. Scatter the oat topping evenly over the apples.
  9. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden and crisp.
  10. Rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 5gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg

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Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
  • Cornstarch works in place of arrowroot powder.
  • Keep the coconut oil soft but not melted so the topping stays crumbly.
  • Walnuts and pecans both work well in the topping.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, coconut ice cream, or yogurt.

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