Low Gi Apple Crisp
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar spike with this delightful Low GI Apple Crisp. Perfectly balancing indulgence and nutrition, this recipe features tart Granny Smith apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, nestled beneath a wholesome crumble made with low-GI rolled oats, ground almonds, and coconut sugar. A touch of vanilla and optional chopped pecans or walnuts add layers of warmth and crunch to this guilt-free dessert. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for mindful eaters looking for a healthier take on a classic comfort food. Serve it warm with a dollop of unsweetened coconut yogurt or vanilla Greek yogurt for a truly satisfying treat that won’t derail your low-GI goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 cup Rolled oats (low GI)
- 0.5 cup Ground almonds
- 0.25 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.25 cup Coconut sugar
- 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
Place the sliced Granny Smith apples in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle them with lemon juice and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Toss well to coat the apples evenly.
Transfer the seasoned apples into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out in an even layer.
In another mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground almonds, whole wheat flour, and coconut sugar. Stir to mix the dry ingredients.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the vanilla extract and, if using, the chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture and flavor.
Evenly sprinkle the oat crumble topping over the apples in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove from the oven and let the apple crisp cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of unsweetened coconut yogurt or vanilla Greek yogurt for a low-GI topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.6 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.5 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 155 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.3 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.0 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1945 mg | 41% | |
*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.
