Heart-Healthy Apple Crunch
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Apple Crunch, a deliciously wholesome dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while nourishing your body. This recipe features crisp Granny Smith apples tossed in fresh lemon juice for a vibrant tartness, topped with a nutrient-rich blend of rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and chopped unsalted almonds. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, this comforting dish skips refined sugar without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for a cozy family dessert or a light snack, it bakes to golden perfection in just 35 minutes. Serve it warm as is or with a dollop of yogurt for added creaminess. Packed with heart-healthy ingredients, this recipe makes clean eating irresistibly delicious while keeping prep time under 20 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted almonds
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish lightly with a cooking spray.
Core and thinly slice the Granny Smith apples, then place them in a large bowl.
Add lemon juice to the sliced apples and toss to coat well, helping to preserve their natural color.
In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and chopped unsalted almonds.
Add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the oat mixture, stirring well to combine.
In a small bowl, combine unsweetened applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
Pour the applesauce mixture over the oats mixture and stir to dissolve any clumps, ensuring an even coating.
Arrange the apple slices evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Evenly distribute the oat topping over the apple slices, pressing gently to compact.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Allow the apple crunch to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, ideally with a dollop of yogurt or on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.0 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.1 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.7 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2094 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
