Healthy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Pecan Topping
A comforting and wholesome apple crisp with a crunchy oatmeal pecan topping, sweetened naturally for guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pecans (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice the apples, then combine them with honey, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
- Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 9″x9″ baking dish.
- Mix together rolled oats, chopped pecans, whole wheat flour, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Stir in melted coconut oil (or butter) until crumbly; optionally add brown sugar.
- Evenly sprinkle the oatmeal pecan mixture on top of the apple layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla yogurt or ice cream. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg