This Healthy Apple Crisp with Oats is a simple and easy apple dessert made with fresh sliced apples, coconut sugar, rolled oats, and lots of cinnamon. Made from start to finish in just under an hour, this dessert can be easily made gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl mix together the sliced apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut sugar.
In a separate bowl mix together the topping including the oatmeal, coconut sugar, melted butter or coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Put the apples in the pan and lay then down evenly.
Carefully put the oatmeal topping on top as evenly as a possible, covering the apples completely.
Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the cover and finish baking for another 20-25 minutes or until the crisp is golden.
Notes
Storage & LeftoversStore any leftovers of this Healthy Apple Crisp with oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can reheat leftovers in the microwave oven.
Make AheadYou can assemble this healthy apple crisp ahead of time, store it in the fridge, and bake it as instructed when you are ready.
FreezingI don't think this apple crisp would freeze and thaw well. It's best enjoyed fresh.