Best Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe

Here is my favorite Apple Crisp Recipe and YES, It is healthy!

I feel like, whole foods when mixed right, there is nothing that beats the taste. The mixture of butter, cinnamon, coconut sugar, tossed with rolled oats, and whole grain flour… All mixed up and paired with fresh apple slices and baked to perfection!

Does that not scream fall? Or shout, the cozy months are upon us?

In our house, apple season says loud and clear every single year. that baking season is here!

Coconut Sugar

Before I share the recipe, I want to share why I LOVE using coconut sugar in this recipe. It replaces brown sugar in a lot of my recipes actually.

I love the caramel flavor it gives to almost any baked treat it finds itself in..

While I am not one of those who will swear by any one ingredient. I discovered coconut sugar about four years ago. I add it to many of our baked goods, but definitely not all of them.

However, here are some of the benefits I found intriguing…

• Coconut sugar is known to contain minerals such as iron, zinc, and calcium which those things can support healthy bones.
• It is considered a raw sugar because it is just dehydrated coconut sap, which means it contains all the healthy antioxidants found in the original source.
• It contains Vitamin C. which supports the immune system

The list goes on and I share more on Coconut Sugar, in our whole food ingredient index under Coconut Sugar vs. Brown Sugar.

Apples To Use In Best Apple Crisp

What kind of apples work in apple crisp?

I have used red and green apples. My personal favorite is the granny smith green and honestly that seems to be a popular opinion for apple crisp in general.

Basically you just want an apple that is pretty tart.

Honey Crisp also taste amazing too. However because they are not super budget friendly, at least around here. I usually choose the lesser expensive apple.

That being said, I have used all sorts of apples, sometimes if I have an over abundance that needs to be used, well that that “needing to be used apple” just takes up residents in this Best Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe

How To Make The Best Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe

• 12″ Cast Iron Skillet
• 6-8 Granny Smith Apples
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 
• 1/2 c. Coconut Sugar
• 3 Tbs. melted butter
• 1 Tbs. Lemon juice 

Topping

• 1 cup rolled oatmeal
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• 1 cup whole grain flour
• 12 Tbs butter melted 

Directions

1. Slice apples very thinly and place in skillet.
2. Add lemon juice, cinnamon and coconut sugar and toss together.
3. Pour in melted butter and toss well.
4. Place apples in preheated oven for 10 min.
5. While the apples are in the oven you will start your topping.
6. Add in oatmeal, cinnamon, whole grain flour, coconut sugar and butter.
7. Mix thoroughly.
8. Sprinkle on top of apple mixture.
9. Bake for 30-35 min or until apples are tender through with a fork.
10. Top with heavy cream.

How To Caramelize The Apples First (Optional Step)

It’s a little more time consuming but, it definitely is worth the extra time in my opinion to add this step. The reason, I don’t do this step as often is because of the extra time it takes.

However, it is so good, it probably should just be the way it is made all. the. time.

You will need…

• 6 Tbs. Butter
• 6 Tbs. Coconut Sugar

• Melt butter in skillet before adding the sliced apples.
• Add in coconut sugar and whisk until it start to become a caramel texture.
• Turn heat off and add your cinnamon and apple slices.
• Bake apples for the 10 min as directions say before adding topping.

Whipped Topping Or Heavy Cream?

The answer is yes!

You can absolutely use whipped topping! However, I love to balance out the sweet taste with just some fresh whole milk heavy cream. It is SO incredibly delicious!

My last secret.. YOU CAN EAT THIS FOR BREAKFAST

You can EAT THIS FOR BREAKFAST!! Balance it with some protein like, delicious cheesy eggs or some sausage.. Or both!

Your family will love you!

I truly hope you enjoy this Healthy Apple Crisp recipe as much as we do!

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12″ Cast Iron Skillet