When I first made this…

It was one of those late summer days that felt like fall was creeping in. The mornings were crisp, the kids were back in school, and I had a bowl of Granny Smith apples that needed using up.

I wasn’t in the mood for anything fussy — just something cozy, simple, and naturally sweet.

So I made this healthy apple crisp, using oats, almond flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil.
And friends? It was the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and crunchy — with that nostalgic apple pie flavor, minus the effort or refined sugar.
Now it’s one of our favorite transitional desserts — great in summer, even better in fall. 🍎🍂

🍎 Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: ~55 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

For the apple filling:

• 5 cups tart apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled & sliced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch

For the topping:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup almond flour

• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

• ¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter

• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of sea salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 baking dish.

2. 🍏 Prepare apples: Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and starch. Spread evenly in baking dish.

3. 🥣 Make topping: In a bowl, mix oats, almond flour, nuts, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted oil and maple syrup until crumbly.

4. 🥄 Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.

5. ⏲️ Bake for 35–40 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden.

6. ❄️ Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with coconut cream, Greek yogurt, or a scoop of banana ice cream!

🍽️ Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 235

• Protein: 3g

• Carbs: 28g

• Sugar: 13g

• Fiber: 4g

• Fat: 12g

💡 Sarah’s Tips

• Want it gluten-free? Use certified GF oats.

• No almond flour? Sub oat flour or fine-ground walnuts.

• Make it nut-free: Skip the nuts and use sunflower seed flour instead.

• Great for prepping ahead: Assemble and store in the fridge up to 1 day before baking.

Why I Love It

This apple crisp brings those cozy fall flavors into summer — no crust, no hassle, just juicy apples and crunchy topping. It’s sweetened with maple syrup, made with oats and almond flour, and tastes like comfort in a bowl. A truly simple and wholesome healthy summer dessert. 🍎❤️