Baked Apple Crisp with Flaxseed and Pecans
This Baked Apple Crisp offers a delicious twist on a classic dessert, featuring tart apples, warm spices, and a nutty, oat-infused topping. Perfectly sweetened with a touch of honey and packed with fibre, it's a satisfying treat to enjoy with family and friends.
Servings: 6
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 medium apple Granny Smith or any firm, tart apple, cored, and sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- ½ tsp nutmeg ground
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup oats
- 2 tbsp flaxseed ground
- ¼ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Equipment
- 9x9 Round Baking Dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, and vanilla extract. Toss well to coat the apples evenly, then transfer to a 9x9 round baking dish.2 medium apple, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, mix together almond flour, oats, flaxseed, chopped nuts, melted coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.½ cup almond flour, ¼ cup oats, 2 tbsp flaxseed, ¼ cup pecans, 2 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 pinch salt
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt, if desired.
Cooking Tips
- Choose Tart Apples: Granny Smith apples are ideal as their tartness balances well with the low-sugar recipe. They also have a firmer texture, holding up better during baking.
- Customize the Sweetness: Adjust the honey or use a low-carb sweetener like stevia or erythritol to further reduce carb content.
- Enhance Crunchiness: Toast the nuts lightly before adding them to the topping to enhance their crunch and bring out the nutty flavor.
- Experiment with Spices: Add a touch of ground ginger or cardamom for an extra flavour dimension that complements the apple and cinnamon.
- Serve Warm with Greek Yogurt: Pairing with unsweetened Greek yogurt provides added protein without extra sugar, enhancing satiety and balancing flavours.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baked Apple Crisp with Flaxseed and Pecans
Amount per Serving
Calories
193
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
4.7
g
29
%
Sodium
8.5
mg
0
%
Potassium
128.2
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
16.8
g
6
%
Fiber
4.4
g
18
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
3.6
g
7
%
Vitamin C
3.9
mg
5
%
Calcium
42.1
mg
4
%
Iron
0.9
mg
5
%
Magnesium
26.6
mg
7
%
Zinc
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.