Healthy High Protein Apple Crisp
Cozy, cinnamon-spiced apple crisp with a high protein crumble topping for a lighter dessert (or breakfast).
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped apple diced small
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 drop lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp nut butter almond or peanut
- 1 tsp milk or water
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe dish or ramekin.
- Add the chopped apple to a small bowl and toss with the cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt until the apple pieces are evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned apples in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together the protein powder, nut butter, and milk or water until a thick, smooth paste forms.
- Add the oats to the protein mixture and mix until all the oats are well coated and clumping together; adjust with a few drops of liquid or a pinch of oats if needed to keep it thick and chunky.
- Crumble the oat mixture evenly over the apples, leaving a few small gaps so steam can escape.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is lightly golden and fragrant.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm, plain or with a spoonful of yogurt or a small scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- Dice the apple very small so it softens fully in the short bake time.
- Any vanilla protein powder works; plant-based protein adds a slightly chewier, cookie-dough-like topping.
- Any vanilla protein powder works; plant-based protein adds a slightly chewier, cookie-dough-like topping.