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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:

• 1.  Heat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8″ square (2 quart) baking dish with cooking spray.

• 2.  In a medium bowl mix apples and cinnamon. Spread in the baking dish.

• 3.  In the same bowl, mix up the remaining ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples.

• 4.  Bake uncovered 25-35 minutes or until apples are tender and the topping is crisp and golden brown!

• 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.