This Healthy Apple Crisp recipe is ready in 45 minutes and is a single-serving dessert recipe, so you can have it all to yourself! It is completely vegan and gluten-free and is only sweetened with a dash of maple syrup.
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Apple season is officially here, and I am so excited. I love to bake with apples, which you can probably tell from the many Vegan Apple Recipes here on Earthly Provisions. I've got all the classics like my Vegan Apple Cake and more unique recipes like my Apple Pie Cookies, too!
And today, I'm sharing a recipe for when you want a treat, but also want it to be wholesome and nourishing: my Healthy Apple Crisp. This is a quick and easy recipe that you don't have to share. It is perfect for breakfast or dessert and is ready in 45 minutes or less. So let's make it!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This recipe is ready in 45 minutes or less.
- And it is sweetened with just a dash of maple syrup.
- This Healthy Apple Crisp recipe makes a single serving, so you don't have to share.
- It is completely vegan and gluten-free.
- And it is absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Apple: I used a Cosmic Crisp apple because I love the flavor, but you can also use a Honeycrisp or a Granny Smith.
Rolled Oats: I prefer the texture of old-fashioned rolled oats, but you can also use quick oats for this recipe.
Maple Syrup: A little maple syrup is mixed with the apples, and a little goes into the oat crumble for sweetness.
Cornstarch: Cornstarch thickens the juice released by the apples as this Healthy Apple Crisp bakes.
Nut Butter: You can use any nut butter you like for this recipe. I used cashew butter, but you can also use almond butter, peanut butter, or even tahini!
Special Equipment
You'll need an 8-ounce ramekin to bake this Healthy Apple Crisp in. But if you are looking for a larger, more decadent recipe, make my Vegan Apple Crumble instead.
How to Make this Healthy Apple Crisp
Step 1. In a small bowl, combine chopped apple, maple syrup, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Mix with a spoon until the apples are evenly coated.
Step 2. Then, transfer the apple mixture to an 8-ounce ramekin.
Step 3. In the same bowl that you mixed the apples in, add rolled oats, nut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Mix until well combined and crumbly.
Step 4. Scoop the oat crumble on top of the apple mixture, and press it down with the back of a spoon so it stays in place.
Then, bake the Healthy Apple Crisp in a 350*F oven for 30 minutes, or until the oat crumble is golden brown.
Serve alone or with a scoop of ice cream.
Expert Recipe Tips
Be sure to cut the apples into approximately ½-inch pieces. This Healthy Apple Crisp is only in the oven for 30 minutes, so the pieces need to be small enough to cook through in that time.
You only need about ¾ cup of apple chunks, which is about one small apple. If you have a big apple, you may only need ½ of it.
Use the same bowl to mix the apple filling and the oat crumble to cut down on dishes. This recipe is quick, easy, and has minimal clean-up!
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Healthy Apple Crisp (Single Serving!)
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef's Knife and Vegetable Peeler
- 1 8-Ounce Oven-Safe Ramekin
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- ¾ Cup Peeled and Chopped Apple See note!
- 2 tsp Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ¾ teaspoon Cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Pinch Salt
For the Oat Crumble
- ⅓ Cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 tablespoon Nut Butter I used cashew butter, but almond or peanut butter works, too!
- 2 teaspoon Maple Syrup
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- In a small bowl, add, chopped apples, maple syrup, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir with a spoon until the apples are evenly coated, then transfer the apple mixture to an 8-ounce oven-safe ramekin.¾ Cup Peeled and Chopped Apple, 2 tsp Maple Syrup, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, ¾ tsp Cornstarch, ¼ tsp Cinnamon, 1 Pinch Salt
- In the same bowl, make the oat crumble. Combine rolled oats, nut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt, and stir until the mixture is crumbly. Then, use a spoon to add the oat crumble to the top of the apples, pressing down with the back of the spoon so it will stick.⅓ Cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats, 1 Tbsp Nut Butter, 2 tsp Maple Syrup, ¼ tsp Cinnamon, 1 Pinch Salt
- Place the ramekin on a baking sheet, then bake the apple crisp in a 350*F oven for 27-30 minutes or until the oat crumble is golden brown. Serve warm, as is or with a scoop of ice cream.
Sarah Mudd says
Do you think this can be done without oats? I'm allergic and miss a good apple crisp!
Megan Calipari says
It could likely be done with a rolled rice or barley which are similar in look to oats. I haven't tried it personally but I think it would be just fine. Alternatively you could find a paleo streusel recipe which would be mostly nuts probably and make this filling and use that!
Whitney says
Hi! I want to make this for a vegan friend, but they’re not gluten-free. Can I use regular all-purpose flour instead without it changing the texture too much? I’d like to avoid buying an extra ingredient I don’t plan on using again. Thanks!!
Megan Calipari says
Yes! You can definitely swap in regular all-purpose with identical results.