Name: Apple Crisp (Gluten & Dairy Free)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 6-7 medium apples (I use the apples off of our tree, but granny smith are great for apple crisp); 2 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar; juice from 1 lemon; 1-2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ginger (freshly grated); 1 cup organic gluten free rolled oats; 1/3 cup almond flour; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1/4 cup maple syrup or coconut sugar (I use a mix of both); 1 tsp vanilla; 1/2 tsp salt

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This apple crisp is my healthy spin on a traditional apple crisp. It is not only gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free, but it is decadent and delicious! You will fool even the strictest critic.

a tray of apple crisp, 2 bowls of apple crisp and an apple sitting on a table

What are the ingredients in this apple crisp?

Apples: The aspect of this cake that makes it special is the thin slices of apples. The apples are so thin, they virtually melt into the cake. Simply peel and core your apples and slice them on a hand held mandoline.

Oat flour: Organic oat flour is a delicious and healthy replacement for traditional refined flour. Oat flour can be made by simply blending oats into a flour. It is a great source of soluble fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals. However it is important to purchase organic oats since non-organic oats are often contaminated with glyphosate. And since this recipe is gluten free, it is important to buy “gluten free” oats since oats are often cross-contaminated with gluten.

Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is healthy replacement for any kind of refined seed oils such as canola oil, vegetable oil, etc. Coconut oil is a rich source of Antioxidants and Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs). MCTs are a type of saturated fat known for its health benefits.

Coconut Sugar: Coconut sugar is a delicious and healthy replacement for refined sugar when enjoyed in moderation. It is far less processed than refined sugar and contains trace nutrients.

Pecans: Pecans add the perfect crunch to this recipe, as well as some healthy fats to boot. 😉

Cinnamon: The cinnamon in this recipe adds that warm and savory fall flavor. And helps with blood sugar balance to boot. Definitely don’t omit the cinnamon

Fresh Ginger: This is my secret ingredient in this apple crisp. The freshly grated ginger adds a boost of flavor, as well as a boost of antioxidants. Just a little bit, goes a long way.

apple crisp on a black plate next to 2 apples

How to Make This Invisible Apple Cake

Step One: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×10 baking dish.

Step Two: Peel, core, and slice the apples and place them in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice and maple syrup to the apples and stir to combine. Then add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine

Step Three: Pour the apple mixture into a prepared baking dish and set aside.

Step Four: In another bowl add the oats, almond flour, pecans, and salt and stir. Then mix in the remaining ingredients and stir until crumbly. Spread the crumble mixture over the apples.

Step Five: Cover the baking dish and bake for 25 mins. Then uncover and bake an additional 20 mins or until the topping browns. Serve with coconut whipped topping or coconut yogurt if dairy free. Otherwise it is delicious with real whipped topping.