How to Make Healthy Apple Crisp Even Kids Love

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is often less expensive and gluten-free.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can be a healthier alternative, while brown sugar is more budget-friendly.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: butter

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture, and butter is a common substitute.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds add nutrition and are often less costly.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium to small bowl, add 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/3 cup of almond flour, 1/3 cup of coconut sugar, 1/2 cup of chopped raw pecans, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a couple of pinches of nutmeg.

Mix these ingredients together before adding the butter.

Add 1/4 cup of cold, cubed butter to the mixture and mix until clumps form.

Place the crumble mixture in the fridge while preparing the apples.

Peel and slice 6 medium-sized apples thinly.

In a bowl, combine the sliced apples with 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Mix well.

Let the apple mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb flavors.

Add 1/3 cup of the oat crumble mixture to the apples to help thicken the liquid released during cooking.

Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 8x8 baking dish and evenly distribute the crumble topping over the apples.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes until the topping is browned and the apples are bubbly.

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