Easy Apple Crisp {Vegan, Gluten-Free}
With the holidays in full swing, it’s a habit to neglect healthy food choices in favor of indulgent options. Statistics quote that the average individual will gain about 4 pounds from one Christmas dinner (and take 3 months to lose it), therefore, it should be a high priority to seek healthy alternatives to curb weight gain and beneficially impact your health.
One such recipe that is drastically reduced in fat, calories, and sugar – but is still tasty and even nutritious – follows. The vegan apple crisp is simple to make, smells sweetly of fruit sugars and cinnamon, and is a joy that can be enjoyed while celebrating the festivities.
Curb the negative effects traditional Christmas dinners may cause and share this Earth-friendly recipe with those you love.
Easy Apple Cinnamon Crisp {Vegan, Gluten-Free}
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Serving Size: 4-5
Ingredients:
Filling:
- 8 small-medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped ( a variety of both sweet and tart – about 6 cups worth)
- Dash of Lemon Juice
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
- Heaping ½ tsp Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
- Heaping 1/3 Cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup gluten-free flour
- ½ Cup gluten-free old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup almond meal
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease a 9 x9 baking dish.
- Add apples to a large bowl or plastic bag and sprinkle with lemon juice. Toss to coat with granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt.
- Transfer to baking dish and set aside.
- Rinse and dry bowl. Add brown sugar, flour, meal, oats, cinnamon, and salt and stir. Add melted butter and mix until it resembles wet sand.
- Sprinkle topping over the apples and bake until apples are soft and topping is golden brown. (Between 45 minutes to 1 hour).
- Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.
Image Credit: Flickr / veganheathen