Healthy Apple Crisp
The Best Ever Healthy Apple Crisp (Gluten-Free & Naturally Sweetened)
If you’re craving something cozy, sweet, and perfectly crisp — this Healthy Apple Crisp is the dessert of your dreams! Made with fresh apples, maple syrup, and a nutty oat topping, this wholesome treat brings all the flavors of fall in one delicious bite.
Unlike traditional apple crisps loaded with sugar and butter, this version is naturally sweetened, high in fiber, and can easily be made gluten-free or dairy-free — without sacrificing that irresistible crumble topping we all love.
Enjoy,
SiLLibake
Healthy Apple Crisp
This Healthy Apple Crisp isn’t just a dessert — it’s comfort in a dish. Whether you’re making it for Thanksgiving, a cozy Sunday night treat, or meal prep for the week, this simple recipe brings all the warmth and flavor of homemade apple pie with a fraction of the effort.
Why You'll Love This Healthy Apple Crisp:
Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar
Wholesome ingredients — oats, pecans, almond flour, and real apples
Gluten-free & dairy-free options
Easy to make — perfect for weeknights or holiday gatherings
So cozy and comforting you’ll want it all year long!
Tips for the Perfect Apple Crisp:
Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
Slice apples thinly and evenly for even baking.
For extra crunch, toast your pecans before adding them to the topping.
To make it vegan, use coconut oil or vegan butter instead of regular butter.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days — it reheats beautifully!
How to Serve:
This healthy apple crisp is perfect on its own, but it’s next-level when topped with:
Vanilla Greek yogurt (for added protein)
Coconut whipped cream
A drizzle of warm almond butter
A scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream
Healthy Apple Crisp
Recipe: Healthy Apple Crisp
PREP TIME: 15 MIN
COOK TIME: 45-55 MIN
SERVING: 9
Healthy Apple Crisp
If you’re craving a warm, comforting dessert that’s good for you too — this healthy apple crisp is pure perfection! Made with juicy Honeycrisp apples, a golden oat-pecan crumble topping, and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and coconut sugar, this recipe delivers all the cozy fall flavors you love without refined sugar or excess butter.
Ingredients:
For the topping:
⅓ cup almond flour, 38g (or regular flour or gluten free oat flour or whole wheat pastry flour)
½ cup old fashioned rolled oats, 48g (gluten free if desired)
⅓ cup coconut sugar, 71g (can also sub with dark brown sugar)
½ cup raw chopped pecans, 56g
¼ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup cold butter or vegan buttery stick, cut into very small cubes, 57g (can also use coconut oil)
For the crisp:
5-6 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and very thinly sliced
¼ cup pure maple syrup, 80g
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease an 8x8 baking pan (I like to use ceramic) with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
To make the topping: Combine the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pecans in a large bowl until well-combined. Add in the pieces of butter and use your hands to squeeze and combine until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles wet sand. (Alternatively, you can cut in the butter with a pastry cutter, or place all of the topping ingredients in a food processor and pulse until just blended. My favorite method is to use my hands, as I believe you get the best crumbly topping that way.)
Once finished, place topping in the fridge and begin making the apple filling.
To make the filling: Place the thinly sliced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla in a large bowl and toss to combine. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
Take 1/3 cup of the topping mixture and toss with the apple mixture (this will help thicken the juices a little while baking). Place the apple mixture in prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with topping.
Bake the crisp on a baking sheet (just in case the filling bubbles over!) for 45-55 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes on wire rack. Serve warm with your favorite vanilla Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Makes 9 servings.
Nutrition (Approximate): 1 serving
Calories: 238 kcal | Protein: 2.5 g | Fat: 10.4 g | Carbs: 33.4 g | Fiber: 3.6 g | Sugar: 19 g
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