Category: Dessert

There is nothing quite like using seasonal produce at its peak nutritional and flavor density, and for Fall that definitely includes apples. By now you likely have your favorite apple crisp recipe ear marked and turn to it as a go to when you have extra apples laying around. Not in the mood for the rich, high calorie, butter and sugar based classic recipe? I have you covered with this healthier nutty apple crisp recipe that is big on flavor, but lower in sugar.

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Nutty Apple Crisp

This healthier version of Apple Crisp is made without gluten or dairy, so it is perfect for anyone who may have a gluten intolerance or gluten allergy, has celiac disease, dairy free due to a milk protein allergy, lactose intolerant, or is living a vegan lifestyle. No skimping on flavor or taste. I love how by simply adding a pear to the typical all apple variety it adds more sweetness and texture, and varied prebiotic fiber for your digestive health. And with the addition of flax and walnuts, you get some crunch, plus the added fiber and omega 3 is a bonus!

Course

Dessert

Cuisine

Plant Based

Keyword

health snacks for kids

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats be sure to choose GF oats for gluten free
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 cup raw chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp maldon's sea salt flakes
• 1/4 cup liquid coconut oil can use MCT oil
• 4 honey crisp apples peeled, cored, and sliced 1 inch thick
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 Bosc or Bartlett pear peeled, cored and sliced 1 inch thick

Course Dessert Cuisine Plant Based Keyword health snacks for kids Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1/3 cup almond flour 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats be sure to choose GF oats for gluten free 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup raw chopped walnuts 2 tbsp ground flax seeds 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp maldon's sea salt flakes 1/4 cup liquid coconut oil can use MCT oil 4 honey crisp apples peeled, cored, and sliced 1 inch thick 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 Bosc or Bartlett pear peeled, cored and sliced 1 inch thick

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8x8 baking pan with coconut oil cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Toast the oats: Place oats on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
3. Make the topping: Combine the almond flour, oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt, walnuts and flax in a large bowl. Add in the coconut oil and stir/combine until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Make the filling: Mix apples, pear, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla in a large bowl and toss to combine.
5. Place the apple mixture in prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with topping. Bake for 45 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes on wire rack. Makes 8 servings.
6. Optional: serve with whipped coconut cream or extra sliced apples.