I love, love LOVE, apple crisp, it has to be one of my all-time favorite desserts. Ahhh, the childhood memories, you’ll soon be reminded of Grandma’s house, as the scent of cinnamon fills the air. Up here in Maine, we like to use MacIntosh apples, tart, crisp and awesome, but Granny Smith apples will work nicely too. Here’s a healthier version of Grandma’s apple crisp, with more of the delicious flavors and less of the undesirable calories! Topped with crunchy oats, heart-healthy walnuts, a little brown sugar, maybe some ice cream, and that’s what I’m talkin’ about!
Absolutely perfect by itself or served with light ice cream, frozen yogurt, or whipped cream….
As always, let me know what you’re thinkin’
Lisa xo
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50% less fat • 40% more fiber • 30% fewer calories than Grandma’s “old school” recipe. By using whole-wheat flour and oats, and flax we were able to add more fiber. Don’t forget to hit the health-food store for the flax and whole-wheat flour!
Healthy Apple Crisp
6 apples sliced and unpeeled
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
Topping
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned or quick cooking oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or Smart Balance
- 2 tablespoons of flax seeds (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons of honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- lemon zest or a just squeeze (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Directions:
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1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8″ square (2 quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
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2. In a medium bowl mix apples and cinnamon. Spread in the baking dish.
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3. In the same bowl, mix up the remaining ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples.
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4. Bake uncovered 25-35 minutes or until apples are tender and the topping is crisp and golden brown!
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Serve with ice cream…..ENJOY!!!!
Nutritional Information:
1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg;Sodium 45mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 21g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A4%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
would love to know the serving size and calories on this and future recipes.
Hi Marilyn~ You’re absolutely right! We need to include nutritional information, if we’re eating healthy we need the tools. Thanks for pointing this out and reminding me to do it..,
Most of all, thank you for writing!
Lisa xo
I saw the listed calories and nutrional information listed with the apple crisp recipe? Shirley
Yum! Apple Crisp get ready for the fall season!
Tammy~ You will love how easy this apple crisp is to make, the best part is the lovely cinnamon aroma from the oven as it bakes OMG!
Enjoy and let me know what you think!…… Lisa xo
Delicious!! Oooh and it is just getting cool enough for apples…yum!!
Hi Jenn! Apple crisp is a fall desert and I’m really not sure why…. So, I’m going to change that in my house, lol. I just have to ask, how are the apples over there in Europe?
Do you miss the us in US???
Lisa
xo
Mmm, Apple Crisp is one of my favorite Autumn desserts! It is one of the first recipes I made for my husband (then boyfriend) that really amazed him! Oooh, your Apple Crisp looks spectacular!
Hi Jessica!
So, it’s true what they say, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” lol!
Let me know how you and your husband like this healthier apple crisp : )
Lisa
xo
PS. I love the photo of you both!
What a tasty & good for you apple crisp!!
Looks so appetizing too, Lisa!
Kisses from Brussels to you!
Hi Sophie~
So nice to hear from you again and all the way from Belgium too (smile)!
Apple Crisp really is one of my favorite desserts and I hope you LOVE it as much as I do!
…..Lisa xo
Your apple crisp does look awesome, thanks for sharing it with me on Facebook today
You’re welcome Marla!
ENJOY!!!
Marla~ Did you make the Healthy Apple Crisp yet?? Let me know if you like it!
awesome — i’ve been looking for a recipe for the bag of Vermont apples in my refrigerator — thanks!
Great! You will love this! Almost as delicious as Grandmother’s, lol
Let me know how much you like it…
~Lisa xo
made it last night for a dinner party — so easy — my guests LOVED it — i used olia lehua blossom honey from hawaii — this made it even more special — served w/vanilla ice cream — a smash hit!
thanks again — can’t wait to try another recipe from this website!
I’m glad everyone loved it. The blossom honey from Hawaii sounds absolutely delicious and I LOVE it with ice cream! I’ll post a blueberry crisp recipe soon…
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