Nutritious by Gabby

Easy Apple Crisp: Nutritious & Protein-Packed

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A baking pan filled with a mixture of granola, oats, and nuts, alongside two decorative pumpkins, one white and one orange.
Protein Apple Crisp

Apple crisp that’s healthier AND packed with protein?!? Sign me up! This is one fall recipe you definitely won’t want to miss. The next time you go apple picking and are wondering what to do with all those apples, head straight here. This recipe has all the cozy flavors of cinnamon apples with the delightful crunch from the crisp, but it’s made with zero refined sugar and extra protein! Go ahead and hit save for this recipe – you won’t want to miss this.

Meal Prep Friendly

You can certainly make this on the weekend and have it for a snack all week long. As a matter of fact, that’s what I did with this recipe! It contains 9 servings so there is plenty to have as a dessert after dinner or as a mid-afternoon protein boost.

What Equipment Do I Need?

  • 9×9” Square Pan
  • Cutting Board & Knife
  • Peeler or Apple Corer
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
A bowl of apple crisp made with oats, placed on a white surface, accompanied by a small white pumpkin and a small orange pumpkin.

Ingredients

Apples

  • Large Apples
  • Cinnamon
  • Maple Syrup

Crisp

  • Gluten Free Rolled Oats
  • Chickpea Flour
  • Sliced Almonds
  • Plant Based Protein Powder
  • Maple Syrup
  • Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil
  • Creamy Natural Almond Butter
Baking dish filled with apple crisp topped with oats and almonds, placed beside small pumpkins on a light surface.

Substitutions

  • Almond Butter – Instead of almond butter, you could also use cashew butter. The key is picking a milder nut butter so it doesn’t take over the flavor of the crisp.
  • Sliced Almonds – You could also swap this out for a different nut such as walnut.
A bowl of healthy apple crisp made with oats, nuts, and spices, surrounded by a white pumpkin and an orange pumpkin.

Recipe Tips

  • Feel free to add on to this recipe! You could also add raisins into the crisp mixture or even chopped dates. I debated adding diced and peeled sweet potato to the apples for an additional fall flavor but didn’t have the time – feel free to add this in yourself if you have it!
  • Use an unflavored plant based protein powder or pick a flavor that would go well with the apple crisp like vanilla.

Recipe

Protein Apple Crisp

Because apple crisp is a must in the fall, but this one has a twist! Extra protein and much healthier than your average dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack, treats
Servings 9 servings

Ingredients
  

Apples

  • 6 large apples
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 1/2 tbsp maple syrup

Crisp

  • 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 3/4 cup plant based protein powder
  • 6 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp unrefined virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup creamy natural almond butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Grease a 9×9” square pan with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples. Add them to a small mixing bowl.
  • Add the cinnamon and maple syrup to the apples. Mix well.
  • Pour the apple mixture into the pan and ensure an even spread.
  • Make the crisp by combining all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and combining with your hands.
  • Crumble the crisp over the apples.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until crisp has browned.
  • Serve warm.
Keyword apple, apple crisp, dairy free, fall recipes, gluten free, plant based, plant protein, vegan

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