Description
This light and cozy apple crisp features warm cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a protein-rich crumble of oats and cottage cheese. It’s a healthier twist on classic crisp — gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and easy to love.
Ingredients
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Base Layer:
- 3 apples, cored and sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Topping:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with cinnamon and maple syrup until evenly coated.
- Spread the apples in an even layer in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, cottage cheese, almond flour, melted butter, and salt until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best flavor.
- Slice apples evenly for consistent baking.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Serve with vanilla yogurt or ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: healthy apple crisp, cottage cheese dessert, baked apple crumble, high protein crisp, fall dessert