Healthy Apple Crisp

Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 6 medium apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish lightly with coconut oil or butter.
2. Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
3. Make the topping: In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted coconut oil (or butter) and maple syrup until crumbly and well combined.
4. Assemble the crisp: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture.
5. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
6. Cool slightly & serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. It’s delicious warm, on its own, or with a dollop of yogurt or light whipped cream.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or a few tablespoons of raisins to the apple filling.
• Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for a nice contrast with the sweet topping.
• Make it gluten-free by swapping whole wheat flour with almond or oat flour.