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Low Fat Apple Crisp Recipe Healthy Dessert

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Here’s a butter-free low fat apple crisp recipe for anyone looking to reduce fat but still enjoy dessert. I eliminate the butter in this dessert recipe and substitute healthy safflower oil instead. I even take it easy on the refined sugar by using sweeter apples. You can peel the apples if you prefer, but I like to leave the apple skins on for added texture and nutrition. Who’s idea was it to ever peel apples anyway?

However, be sure and wash the apples well. Apples are among the so-called “dirty dozen” produce members that sometimes harbor residual pesticides, these include strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery, potatoes, and Telly Savalas.

What you need for this Low Fat Apple Crisp Recipe

FRUIT BASE:
6-8 small/medium APPLES
1 LEMON, juiced and zested
¼ cup SUGAR
1 Tbsp CINNAMON POWDER
3 Tbsp CORNSTARCH
2-4 Tbsp freshly grated GINGER (lots of ginger is a good idea)

TOPPING:
1 cup ROLLED OATS
½ cup ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
½ cup ground FLAXSEED or ALMOND MEAL
¼ cup BROWN SUGAR
½ cup SUNFLOWER, SAFFLOWER, or CANOLA OIL
½ cup chopped WALNUTS or PECANS
¼ tsp SALT
1 tsp CINNAMON POWDER
1 tsp CARDAMOM POWDER

low fat apple crisp recipe

How to Make a Low Fat Apple Crisp

  • Quarter apples and cut out the core, then slice apples into ¼” thickness.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a pot on medium high heat and add apples, then reduce heat to medium and cook apples about 5 minutes until they just begin to soften.
  • Turn off the heat and add the ginger, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss with the apples.
  • Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch and then toss with the apple/ginger mixture.
  • Lightly oil the bottom and sides of an 8” X 8” baking dish and spread the apple mixture evenly. Check current prices for an 8×8 Pyrex Dish on Amazon.
  • In a bowl, combine all of the topping ingredients and mix together well.
  • Distribute the mix evenly over the apple base.
  • Bake uncovered in an oven preheated to 350˚F for about 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Once the topping is browned and the edges begin to bubble, the crisp is done.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit about 30 minutes before serving.

This low fat apple crisp recipe is great all on its lonesome or topped with a scoop of ice cream, but if low fat isn’t your goal, either way it’s a tasty treat.

low fat apple crisp recipe

For another easy sweet treat with healthy ambitions, you’ll enjoy this Quinoa “Rice” Pudding Recipe.

rice pudding
quinoa pudding recipe

How healthy are apples? Check out what eggheads at Harvard College have to say about apples.

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Blackberry Cobbler Recipe with an Oatmeal Twist

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blackberry cobbler

You can make this blackberry cobbler recipe using any kind of berries or fruit. CG loves to use oatmeal when she can, which pairs well with the flour to make the batter for this dessert.

What you need for a Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

2 cups BERRIES (any kind)
1 Tbsp CORN STARCH
1 cup QUICK OATS
½ cup ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1½ tsp BAKING POWDER
1 tsp CINNAMON (optional)
½ cup SUGAR (use partial brown sugar if desired)
¼ cup BUTTER
1 lg EGG
½ tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
¼ cup MILK

How to make Blackberry Cobbler

Use any berries you like for this cobbler dessert–it’s a cobbler, but with a little twist on the batter–we’re pairing Quick-cook Oatmeal along with the flour. This recipe doesn’t make a huge amount, but it’s perfect for about 4 human-sized portions–just double the recipe for a bigger dessert. We’re using blackberries because we’ve got fresh ones.

To start, put your berries in a bowl and add 2-4 Tbsp of sugar–if desired–if your berries are already sweet enough, don’t bother with the added sugar. Add corn starch and toss with the berries and set aside.

In a second bowl, combine your Quick Oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar. Mix Thoroughly, then cut butter into the mix. Stir until the butter is integrated into the mix, then add 1 beaten egg, vanilla extract, and milk. We’re using almond milk, but use whatever kind of milk you like. Stir ingredients together.

Grease an 8×8 oven friendly dish. We’re using an 8″ deep dish pie tin with a little butter spray; check prices for Pie Plates on Amazon. Spread the berry mixture evenly on the bottom of the dish, and then top the berries with spoonfuls of the batter. Don’t worry about spreading the batter neatly, spoon it evenly around the top and it will spread evenly in the oven.

Place the dish in an oven pre-heated to 350 degrees F and let bake for about 30 minutes until the topping is a golden brown. If your cooking dish is particularly small, place it on a baking sheet or tinfoil to catch any drippings.

Let the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes and then serve with ice cream (or without ice cream, but that would be crazy).

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homemade fruit cobbler

For another great dessert, try this delicious but deadly but delicious Scone Recipe.

maple pecan scones

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