Best Ever Apple Crisp

Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 5 medium apples, sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey

For the topping:

• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
• 2 tbsp almond flour 
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds) 
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F 
2. Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup. Spread evenly in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. 
3. In a bowl, mix oats, flours, nuts, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the butter and maple syrup until crumbly. 
4. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples. 
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and apples are tender. 
6. Let cool slightly before serving. 

Why We Love This Recipe:

1. Fiber:

The apples, oats, and whole grains provide fiber, which supports healthy digestion and stable energy levels.

2. Naturally sweetened:

This recipe uses maple syrup or honey, and while they are sugars and provide sweetness to the recipe, they also provide antioxidants and trace minerals. Antioxidants help protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation.