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Home » Recipes » The Best Healthy Low-Carb Apple Crisp Recipe

The Best Healthy Low-Carb Apple Crisp Recipe

by Githu

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Be guilt-free as you enjoy the healthiest and the best healthy low-carb apple crisp recipe. A vegan & gluten-free apple crisp dessert turned into a healthy breakfast.

the best low carb apple crisp recipe

Sometimes a dessert can be turned into a healthy breakfast that you'll enjoy almost every other day without feeling any guilty.

This low-carb apple crisp recipe is sugar-free, butter-free, gluten-free, and it's vegan.

I can hear you asking "ah! how's that possible?"

Well, darling, the end of year holidays are almost here, and I guess you and I want the same thing; enjoy delicious food as much you can without gaining weight, am I right?

Besides, I don't want you to have an apple crisp only for holidays, I want you to enjoy this apple crisp as long as apples are in the market.

So, I did my best to create for you the best healthy low-carb apple crisp recipe with very few but healthy ingredients.

Oat dough in a white bowl

How to make the best healthy apple crisp recipe

Cooking spiced apples in a pan
  1. You'll choose high sugared apples, in this case, no need to add any sugar. Golden and Gala apples are my choices.
  2. Replace butter with peanut butter; a very healthy choice. Try to use sugar-free peanut butter.
  3. Let's add some coconut cream so that we can have some tenderness and moisture in this apple crisp recipe.
  4. Cook the apples for a few minutes in coconut oil. Cold-pressed coconut oil pulls everything together, making this apple crisp so yummy.
non baked apple crisp in a skillet

How to cook low-carb apple crisp recipe?

Baked apple crisp

Do you've got a sauté pan that goes in the oven? 

You'll first cook your apples in the sauté pan then send them in the oven to bake. This will shorten the baking time, saving you time.

By using oatmeal flour and rolled oats, you'll also reduce the cooking time since these ingredients don't necessarily need any cooking.

I don't peel our apples, the skin is full of fiber, but be free to peel them.

Can you leave your apple crisp out overnight?

  • Oh yes you can! you can make this apple crisp in the evening and leave it out on your kitchen counter for the morning breakfast.
  • You can also keep it in the fridge for a few days and reheat it before serving. Just note, however, that the taste and the aspect will degrade with time.

I hope you'll love this healthy apple crisp recipe as we love it here. A recipe to enjoy anytime. 

We don't top our low carb apple crisp with ice cream because we don't like ice creams over here, and again, we eat this for our breakfast...

Do feel free to top yours with healthier ice cream, but don't forget the deal; this is a healthy low carb apple crisp recipe!

Thank you in advance for sharing and pinning the recipe. If you haven't subscribed, please do it, you'll get my recipes every time I post them.

Happy baking, I love you, Githu.

The best low carb apple crisp

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4.97 from 33 votes

The best healthy low-carb apple crisp recipe

Be guilt-free as you enjoy the healthiest and the best easy low carb apple crisp recipe. Apple crisp dessert turned into a healthy & low-carb breakfast that you'll enjoy every other day without feeling any guilty
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, Vegan
Keyword: apple crisp recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories:
Author: Githu
Cost: 5€

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • Baking tin

Ingredients

For topping

  • 2 ½ rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoon syrup or extra depending on your taste
  • 3 tablespoon thick peanut butter
  • 160 ml coconut cream

For filling

  • 10 small apples
  • 1 teaspoon ginger spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon spice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil in solid form
  • 1 cup coconut cream

Instructions

  • Heat your oven at 190°
  • Blend 2 cups of rolled oats to get oat flour and pour it in a big bowl
  • Add the other ingredients together with the remaining rolled oats and form a dough that's thick in texture
  • Cover the dough and set it aside
  • Slice your apples into thick wedges and put them in a sauté pan that can go in the oven
  • Sprinkle with ginger & cinnamon, add the coconut oil and cook them first at medium-high heat for about 8 mins
  • Pour the coconut cream, stir gently and cut off the heat
  • Break the dough into crumbles and spread them all over the apples
  • Put the sauté pan in the already hot oven and bake for 17 mins or until the crumbles are golden
  • Let the apple crisp cool and enjoy it while still warm
  • Thank you so much for pining this recipe

Notes

  • I used small apples so use a few if you have big size apples.
  • I use homemade peanut butter that's thick in texture, if you are using a flowing peanut butter consider using 4-5 spoons but then add the coconut cream gradually.
  • If you don't have a skillet/pan that can go the oven, then transfer your apples into a baking tin after adding coconut cream and bake till crumbles are golden.

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Comments

  1. Monica

    November 21, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    Githu,

    I think I'm crazy. I read only 1 tsp apples in Ingredients section?

    Reply
    • Githu

      November 21, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      Monica, you are my angel tonight, thank you so much for noting that mistake. I had a hard time with my recipe card for the whole day, I wrote that recipe 3 times lol... I am waiting for your comment on the apple crisp.

      Blessed time Monica.

      Reply
    • Chicky

      July 30, 2022 at 6:50 am

      IThe recipe says 10 not 1 tsp

      Reply
      • Githu

        August 02, 2022 at 4:08 pm

        Hi Monica. I thank you for being here and interested in making this recipe. I had good feedback from people who made it. What are you struggling with, please? I've 10 small apples, and no other ingredients need 10 tsp of ????

        I'm here to help you make this recipe successfully.

        Reply
  2. Theonyme

    March 14, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    5 Stars are not enough to rate this recipe. It is one of my top 10 meals, I could eat it all year if it was possible

    Reply
    • Githu

      March 21, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      Theonyme, how are you doing? I am so so happy that you love this recipe. Thank you so much for giving me your review... many blessings

      Reply
  3. Patrick

    March 14, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    4 stars
    I cooked it for my kids and they said they loved it. It has since then become the breakfast of the week.

    Reply
    • Githu

      March 21, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      Patrick, how are you? I so happy that your kids love this apple crisp, thank you so so much for your review. Please, Kiss those babies for me.

      Reply
  4. Cindy

    March 14, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Heyyy lovely, I wanted to start a diet and came across this recipe like that. I tried making it with my husband and I must say it is GOOOOOOOD. The crisp on its own is very good and the fact that it is mixed apples is a blessing. the hard(cruchy)-soft mix is AMAZING.

    Thanks alot

    Reply
    • Githu

      March 21, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      Cindy, thank you so so much. I am glad you love it. Many hugs to you lovely and I send you my thoughts as you do your diet.

      Reply
  5. Ramona

    November 20, 2020 at 6:19 am

    5 stars
    A wonderful recipe that I must make with my organic apples. Love it.

    Reply
  6. Sunrita

    November 20, 2020 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    This is an absolutely delicious recipe. Was gone in 1/2 hour! Thanks for the healthy replacement tips. Worked wonders

    Reply
  7. Emily Flint

    November 20, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    I will eat any version of an apple crisp but I'm so glad I found your low carb version for some moderation!

    Reply
  8. Kay

    November 20, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    Love the ginger and cinnamon, bring such a warming spice to the apple crisp!

    Reply
  9. Sue

    November 20, 2020 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    Apple Crisp that's guilt free? Yes, please!

    Reply
  10. Alexandra

    November 20, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    This is healthy but so delicious - we love to enjoy it with some Greek yoghurt.

    Reply
  11. Audrey

    November 21, 2020 at 3:01 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy too!

    Reply
  12. Swathi

    November 21, 2020 at 3:54 am

    5 stars
    Looks delicious apple crisp, excellent fall dessert.

    Reply
  13. Chef Dennis

    November 21, 2020 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    This low-carb apple crisp recipe looks really healthy-licious! I am so excited to try this.

    Reply
  14. Christina

    November 21, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    This was incredible!

    Reply
  15. Kerri

    November 21, 2020 at 10:41 pm

    5 stars
    Loving a low carb version of my favorite thanksgiving dessert! The perfect way to end a grand dinner!

    Reply
  16. Amanda

    November 24, 2020 at 5:13 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! The topping was perfectly crispy, and it had just the right spice kick that I love in my fall desserts.

    Reply
  17. Aditi Bahl

    November 24, 2020 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    i love apple crisp and the fact that it's low carb, makes it even more desirable. Will surely try this recipe soon.

    Reply
  18. Petro

    November 24, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    Right on time! I was just talking to my husband today and he said he'd love some apple crisp. I'll give this a try, I'm sure it will be a delight!

    Reply
  19. Marta

    November 24, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    I'll definitely serve this as a gluten free dessert option for my family. I love having it as a choice to offer them. Hopefully I'll have enough apple crisp to eat for breakfast the next day!

    Reply
  20. Kate

    November 24, 2020 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    This looks really good and healthy. Thanks for sharing this. I will try it.

    Reply
  21. Bernice Hill

    November 24, 2020 at 11:31 pm

    5 stars
    oh my! I would eat this for breakfast and not feel one stitch of guilt about it. All those amazing apples and coconut make this healthy breakfast/dessert perfect!

    Reply
  22. Debbie

    November 27, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    I adore this guilt free apple crisp!! The addition of peanut butter is really unusual but it really works. This is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

    Reply
  23. Leslie

    November 28, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    I am currently doing a low-carb diet right now and I would never have thought apple crisp could be an option, Thank you for this!

    Reply
  24. Marisa F. Stewart

    November 29, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    After the high calorie desserts at Thanksgiving I was ready for something good but not so rich. This lo-carb apple crisp didn't disappoint. And best of all, I didn't feel guilty when I had another serving the following day. This is going to be my go-to dessert when I want something sweet without guilt.

    Reply
    • Githu

      February 08, 2021 at 6:30 am

      Thank you so much Marisa for making this recipe. Yes, this recipe is a guilt-free to make all year long.

      Reply
  25. Tammy

    November 29, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE that topping! PB and coconut cream?! Sign me up! I have to try this next time...looks absolutely delicious and perfect for the holidays 😀

    Reply
    • Githu

      February 08, 2021 at 6:29 am

      Thank you, Tammy.

      Reply
  26. Neha

    November 30, 2020 at 5:18 am

    Apple crisp is my absolute favorite and I am loving the combination of spices you used here. Since this one's a low carb recipe, I am sure to make it again and again

    Reply
    • Githu

      February 08, 2021 at 6:28 am

      Thank you Neha, yes this recipe is for all the long not only for holidays. I hope you'll love it.

      Reply
  27. Eva

    May 17, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    How peculiar to use coconut cream and peanut butter! Two ingredients that I love, but that I never put in a crisp. I also never tried making a crisp healthier, that needs to be said. Looking forward to trying this healthier version soon!

    Reply
  28. Gloria

    May 17, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    I sure say YES to having dessert at breakfast. What a great recipe to add to the brunch menu. Perfect with vanilla ice cream or greek yogurt. Delicious.

    Reply
  29. Ginny

    May 17, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious! The peanut butter and coconut cream made it so unique and we devoured the whole thing!

    Reply
    • Githu

      June 02, 2021 at 3:55 am

      Wow, I love that. Thank you so much for making this recipe, Ginny.

      Reply
  30. NATALIA

    May 17, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    I love apple recipes a lot and this sounds like one I would really like. I will be trying it in the next few days. Thanks for the step-by-step pictures, it makes cooking much easier!

    Reply
    • Githu

      June 02, 2021 at 3:54 am

      Thank you, Natalia. I hope you'll love this apple crisp as we love it.

      Reply
  31. Bernice Hill

    May 17, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    How wonderful! I would LOVE to have this for breakfast. I'm a firm believer that Apple Crisp is not just a dessert.

    Reply
  32. Marta

    May 18, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    The peanut butter in the crisp topping was a tasty surprise. I've never included it in my recipe and now I don't think I can ever leave it out.

    Reply
  33. Veronika

    May 20, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love apple crisp and make it quite often! So excited to try your healthy version! Will let you know how it came out 😉

    Reply
  34. Tammy

    May 22, 2021 at 7:51 pm

    5 stars
    I love apple crisp...it's such an easy treat to make when you're craving something a little sweet. Perfect year round and yours looks delish!

    Reply
  35. Veronika Sykorova

    May 23, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    Yes for healthy desserts that can turn into a good breakfast! The topping is my favorite part! Crisps are my favorite desserts to make in the summer and fall, so easy!

    Reply
  36. Ksenia

    May 24, 2021 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    As a gluten-free and low carb eater, I am always struggling with finding desserts that are enjoyable while hitting all the dietary restrictions. This totally gets there! Thanks for developing this.

    Reply
    • Githu

      June 02, 2021 at 3:52 am

      Thank you, Ksenia. I am glad that you found this recipe.

      Reply

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