Dessert

Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe

BySana Jeannette December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Introduction

This Healthy Apple Crisp is a cozy, naturally sweet dessert perfect for any season. Packed with warm spices and topped with a crunchy nut and oat mixture, it’s a wholesome treat that everyone will love.

A white scalloped bowl holds warm apple crisp with about three layers visible: the base shows soft, cooked apple slices with a pink and light tan color, topped with a thick layer of crumbly golden-brown oat and nut streusel, and a dollop of melting creamy white vanilla ice cream at the center blending into the crisp. A gold spoon is partially submerged in the bowl near the edge. The bowl sits on a white marbled texture surface with a whole red apple and a cinnamon stick in the background. The light creates soft shadows across the scene. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 apples (I use Honeycrisp)
1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup oats (rolled or quick; use certified gluten-free oats if needed)
½ cup almond flour

½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup maple syrup

¼ cup melted vegan butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Peel the apples if desired, then thinly slice them. Place the apple slices in a 9-inch pie dish or similar baking dish. Toss the apples with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg until evenly coated.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, ½ cup maple syrup, melted vegan butter, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are fully mixed.
Step 3: Sprinkle the oat and nut topping evenly over the prepared apples. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the fruit juices are bubbly around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, cover it again with foil to prevent burning.
Step 4: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. Scoop into bowls and add your favorite toppings, like vanilla ice cream, for a classic finish. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra texture, swap half of the nuts for sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds.
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangier flavor.
Make it gluten-free by ensuring your oats are certified gluten-free and using almond flour.

To reduce sweetness, cut back the maple syrup by a quarter cup.

Storage

Store leftover apple crisp covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 325℉ until warmed through to keep the topping crisp, or microwave for a quick warm-up but expect a softer topping.