Protein Apple Crisp
This protein apple crisp is the perfect breakfast or treat! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with the yummiest topping.
I love apple desserts, just as much as the next person! My recipes for apple pie bars, apple crisp, and apple pie roll ups are some of my favorites until I thought about adding protein to the apples and healthy fats of apple crisp. This recipe has all the flavor and nostalgia of an apple pie, but with protein.
Quick Overview
- Diet type: Gluten, dairy, and egg free
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 15 min
- Rest Time: 5 min
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 291 calories
- Protein: 19 G
- Difficulty: Easy
Why You’ll Love this Protein Apple Crisp
- Comforting fall flavors! Apple desserts are such a comforting fall dessert and this has all the flavors you love for fall.
- Real food ingredients. This recipe has the ingredients I like to bake with real apples, no refined sugar, healthy fats, and gluten-free.
- Adds protein! Plus I have added amped up the protein in this recipe without sacrificing any flavor.
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Unflavored Protein Powder. I like to use this unflavored protein powder, but you should be able to use any you like.
- Arrowroot Starch. Tapioca starch should work here as well.
- Maple Syrup. I like the flavor of maple syrup in this recipe, but honey should work as well.
- Oats. Make sure to buy gluten-free oats if you need them! I like One Degree brand.
- Honeycrisp apple. These are my favorite apples to use in this recipe, but you could use other varieties if you have on hand.
How to make Protein Apple Crisp
Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this recipe. Find full instructions in the recipe card.
Step one. Combine the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and ground flax. Toss well.
Step two. Add the almond milk, coconut oil, and maple syrup. Stir to combine and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Step three. While the topping thickens, add the diced apple to the baking dish and toss with the lemon juice, cinnamon, arrowroot, and coconut sugar.
Step four. Spoon the topping onto the apples, evenly distributing it to cover well.
Step five. Bake then serve topped with yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired!
Recipe FAQS
- Use a small baking dish. This recipe is made with a 7×5.25″ baking dish (I use this set). If you don’t have that exact size, be sure to use something similarly small as using a baking dish that’s too big can cause the recipe to cook unevenly.
- Be sure to let it sit for a few minutes! The filling will be a bit liquidy (as most baked apples are) right out the oven, but it will firm up a bit after it sits for a few minutes.
Storage and reheating instructions
This recipe is best fresh, but if you do choose to save it for later, simply store it in the fridge for 1-2 days and cover and reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.
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Ingredients
For the crisp topping
- ½ cup gluten free rolled oats,
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
- 1 tsp ground flaxseed
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp almond milk
- 2 tsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
For the filling
- 1 Large Honey Crisp apple, chopped into a medium dice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
For serving
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt/DF Greek yogurt, I like to use the brand culina
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 7×5.25" baking dish well (I use this set).
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and ground flax. Toss well.
- Add the almond milk, coconut oil, and maple syrup. Stir to combine and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- While the topping thickens, add the diced apple to the baking dish and toss with the lemon juice, cinnamon, arrowroot, and coconut sugar.
- Spoon the topping onto the apples, evenly distributing it to cover well.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. The apples should be tender and bubbly, and the topping should be lightly crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired!
