Apple crisps are warm, flavorful, and so much easier to make than apple pie. This feel-good apple crisp is made gluten-free and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Additionally, this recipe is topped with a crunchy oat topping that is secretly healthy and totally acceptable to eat for breakfast!

Recipe Notes

I like to use a combination of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples for this recipe, although you may use whatever apples you like best. I like to largely dice the apples for this recipe (as seen in the photo above). If you prefer to slice or dice your apples smaller, the apples will cook faster so you may want to shorten the baking time.

The apple filling calls for lemon juice and lemon zest to brighten and tie together all of the flavor profiles. This recipe also calls for a teaspoon of cornstarch, which helps thicken the apple filling as it cools. Similarly to apple pie, this crisp also needs time to cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.

This oat crumble was inspired by my favorite Granola Recipe, which is healthy and perfectly spiced with cinnamon. The two main ingredients in this crumble are oats and almond flour, which help to create the perfect texture. Almond flour is one of my favorite flour substitutes that is healthy, decadent, and adds another layer of flavor to desserts.

Now you can enjoy this simple, delicious, and healthy apple crisp alongside vanilla yogurt, ice cream or vegan whipped cream.

Happy Baking!

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Healthy Apple Crisp

Course Dessert

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized apples peeled and largely diced
• 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon of vanilla
• 2-3 tablespoons of sugar white, brown or coconut sugar all work
• 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt
• optional: ½ teaspoon of grated lemon zest

Crumb topping:

• 1/3 cup of oats
• ½ cup of almond flour
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt
• 2.5 tablespoons of coconut oil melted
• 3-4 tablespoons of maple syrup depending on desired sweetness
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla
• optional: 1/3 cup of pecans

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (you will need a 9×9 baking dish for this recipe, but no need to grease it).
• Make the apple filling: In a large bowl combine your diced apples, lemon juice, and vanilla.
• In a separate small bowl combine your sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon and stir to combine. Add this mixture to your apples and stir until all of the apples are evenly coated.
• Add the apples to a 9×9 baking dish and bake them in a preheated oven for 10 minutes, and then remove from oven.
• While your apples are prebaking, making the oat crumb topping: Combine oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt (and optional pecans) in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
• In a separate small bowl stir together your melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add this mixture to your dry ingredients and stir until everything is completely coated and evenly combined.
• Evenly spread your crumb topping to the top of your apples and bake for another 40-50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Let cool for at least 20-30 minutes before serving for best results. Serve with coconut milk whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Banana Nice Cream has become my latest obsession because it is easy to make, completely guilt-free, and tastes unbelievably amazing. It is so good that I have gotten into the habit of keeping bananas in the freezer at all times. Is there anything better than ice cream that is acceptable to eat for breakfast? Not in my book! This recipe has a base of frozen banana and is swirled with peanut butter in every bite.

Banana Nice Cream Recipe Breakdown

As I mentioned above, this Banana Nice Cream is extremely simple and almost too easy to make (and to eat), but let’s break it down.

What you’ll need:

1. Frozen banana

2. Peanut butter

3. Dairy free milk

4. A blender or food processor

Method:

Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth and creamy and enjoy! Yes, it is really that simple.

Feel free to let loose and add any additional toppings or flavors that you might like. I always opt for mini chocolate chips or a touch of cocoa powder if I want a chocolate ice cream base.

If you love the combination of banana and peanut butter, be sure to check out my Healthy Banana Oat Cookie recipe for another guilt free treat!

Enjoy!

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Banana Nice Cream

Course Dessert, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 overripe bananas sliced
• 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 1-2 tablespoons of nondairy milk ex: almond milk or soy milk
• Optional: chocolate chips

Instructions

• Place banana slices in a ziplock bag and place in freezer until frozen (about 3 hours).
• Remove frozen bananas from freezer and place in a high powered blender or food processor along with nondairy milk and blend until completely smooth (if your ice cream is not reaching a smooth consistency, try adding a little more milk).
• Serve immediately with optional chocolate chips or any other desired toppings.

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