Paleo Apple Cinnamon Crisp
So you want comfort food without the post-dessert guilt spiral? Enter this Paleo Apple Cinnamon Crisp—it’s warm, spiced, and scandalously healthy. Think classic fall vibes without dairy, gluten, or refined sugar crashing the party like toxic exes. The apples caramelize, the cinnamon flirts with your taste buds, and the crisp topping is basically a crunchy love letter. You’ll feel like a kitchen sorceress pulling this off with minimal effort and zero drama. Serve it to your friends or hoard it like a Netflix password. Either way, it’s sweet, cozy, and won’t mess with your clean-eating streak.
Paleo Apple Cinnamon Crisp
A cozy, naturally sweet, oven-baked dessert made with tender apples, warming cinnamon, and a nutty crisp topping. Zero guilt, all the flavor.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 large apples peeled, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or tapioca starch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease your baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, arrowroot, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup.
- Pour apple mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, combine almond flour, nuts, coconut, coconut oil, syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir topping until crumbly and well mixed—don’t overthink it.
- Sprinkle topping over apples like you’re blessing them.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving (unless you enjoy burning your mouth in the name of excitement).
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Potassium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 2%
Extra Notes & Flavor Hacks
- Add raisins or chopped dates for a richer, chewy surprise.
- Serve warm with coconut cream if you’re feeling extra fancy.
- Use granny smith apples if you like your desserts sassy and tart.
- Store leftovers in the fridge—but good luck having any left.
