Healthy Apple Crisp
This Healthy Apple Crisp has a perfectly cooked cinnamon apple base and is topped with a crispy cinnamon oat topping! There is no added sugar and each serving is only 138 calories. Each serving also has 7 grams of protein which is a plus! Top this dessert off with some sugar free & low calorie vanilla bean flavored ice cream, such as Halo Top.
I hope you give this recipe a try and it becomes a new family favorite! Be sure to try my Strawberry Oat Bars as well!
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What You Will Need
For the apple crisp:
- 8x8 Inch Baking Dish - To bake your apple dessert in. Be sure to put a little bit of nonstick spray in it.
- Apples- That was an easy guess right? You need 6 peeled & sliced large green apples.
- Lemon Juice - 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to bring out the flavor in the apples and help the apples from browning.
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg - 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg.
- Swerve - 1/2 cup of granulated Swerve or monk fruit. If you are not familiar with Swerve, it is a zero-calorie, low-glycemic sweetener that measures cup-for-cup to sugar. It’s completely save and natural, with no artificial ingredients, preservatives or flavors. It is safe for diabetics and Keto approved. You can purchase Swerve off of Amazon here.
- Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon, for flavor.
- Cornstarch & Water - This is optional, but I used 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and mixed it with 1 tablespoon of water (a slurry) so that the juice released from the apples thickens & caramelizes.
For the Topping:
- Old Fashioned Oats - 1 cup of old fashioned oats. Be sure to use old fashioned and not quick or steel cut oats.
- Brown Swerve - 1/4 cup of brown Swerve, which is a natural, zero calorie substitute for brown sugar.
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg.
- Greek Yogurt - 3 tablespoons to help the topping stick together.
- Butter - 1 tablespoon, for flavor.
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon of salt, or to taste.
How To Make It
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add in the apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and granulated Swerve. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the apples start to caramelize.
- In the meantime, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Pour into your pan with the apples and stir. Immediately remove from heat.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the bottom of your baking dish.
- Combine the oats, brown Swerve, cinnamon, nutmeg, Greek Yogurt, and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Spread the topping evenly over the top of the apples and slightly press it down into them.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with some Halo Top vanilla bean ice cream and enjoy!
How To Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can enjoy these warm or cold (I prefer warm). If you want to warm then up, just pop a piece in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Benefits of the Ingredients
- Oats - Oats are full of whole grains and a type of fiber called beta-glucan, which helps with cholesterol, blood sugar levels, and helps keep you fuller longer. They are also loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant plant compounds.
- Greek Yogurt - Greek yogurt is full of protein, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals such as Vitamin B-12, calcium, and iodine.
- Swerve - I touched base on Swerve above, but wanted to give a little more detail! Swerve bakes, tastes, and measures cup-for-cup like regular sugar. It does not have any calories or net carbs either! It is certified non-GMO and doesn’t raise your blood sugar levels. Unlike artificial sweeteners (such as aspartame), Swerve is made from natural ingredients. Monk fruit is another great option.
- Apples- Apples are rich in fiber and antioxidants, which means gut health!
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This Healthy Apple Crisp has a perfectly cooked cinnamon apple base and is topped with a crispy cinnamon oat topping! There is no added sugar and each serving is only 138 calories. Each serving also has 7 grams of protein which is a plus! Top this dessert off with some sugar free & low calorie vanilla bean flavored ice cream, such as Halo Top.
- 6 green apples (peeled & sliced)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup monk fruit (or zero calorie sweetener of choice like swerve)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup oats
- 1/4 cup brown monk fruit (or swerve)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 tbsp greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
Place a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add in the apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and granulated Swerve. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the apples start to caramelize.
In the meantime, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Pour into your pan with the apples and stir. Immediately remove from heat.
Transfer the apple mixture to the bottom of your baking dish.
Combine the oats, brown Swerve, cinnamon, nutmeg, Greek Yogurt, and melted butter in a medium bowl.
Spread the topping evenly over the top of the apples and slightly press it down into them.
Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with some Halo Top vanilla bean ice cream and enjoy!
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 138kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2g4%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 3mg1%
- Sodium 15mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Protein 7g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.