September 26, 2016
Protein Apple Crisp
This Protein Apple Crisp recipe is a lighter, healthier version of your favorite crisp made with whole-wheat flour, oats, less sugar and protein for a satisfying, flavorful dessert!
When September 1st hits, America brings out everything apple, pumpkin and squash. I love the fall because a lot of the fruit on my parent's farm is being harvested including peaches, concord grapes, apples and pears. This Protein Apple Crisp is full of flavor and makes the best easy treat!
On good years, there is a surplus of apples and I like to get creative in what to do with them. I love to make big batches of applesauce and freeze it in ziplock bags to enjoy year round. I like to add apples to pancakes and waffles. I make microwaved baked apples with cinnamon, brown sugar and a little butter. So many great options!
Protein Apple Crisp Ingredients
-Oats
-Cinnamon
-Baking powder
-Brown sugar
-Apples of choice
-Cinnamon
-Cornstarch
Protein Apple Crisp
This year, I decided to try a healthy protein apple crisp. Last year, I made a healthier protein fruit crisp which became one of my most popular recipes and is still being re-pinned daily! This recipe works well with the apples. You can use any kind that you like. If you want something tart, granny smith are great. If you want sweet, I love honeycrisp or golden delicious which get very soft which I enjoy.High-Protein Apple Dessert
This Protein Apple Crisp recipe turned out great and I will continue to make it with all different fruit fillings. It tastes indulgent but is a lot lighter than the original recipe with a boost of protein, whole-wheat flour and oats for fiber as well as less sugar.Healthy Protein Apple Crisp
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Ingredients
Crisp topping
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
Apple filling
- 4 large apples, sliced
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and coat a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick spray.
2. Heat coconut oil for about 30 seconds in the microwave until melted.
3. Combine all of the crisp topping ingredients and mix well.
4. Mix the apples, cornstarch, cinnamon and brown sugar together and add the filling to the pan and then top with crisp mixture.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the apple filling is bubbling and the oat mixture is crunchy.
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What can we use instead of protein powders. I'm all for just plant based foods only. I don't want to have to go to some health food store and get protein powder.
ReplyDeleteYou can skip the protein powder if desired.
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