This Gluten Free Apple Crisp with Oats & Cinnamon is the ultimate healthy AND delicious fall treat! Enjoy it for dessert, a nourishing snack, or even for breakfast!
It’s apple season!
And, what better way to celebrate than with this luscious gluten free apple crisp with oats and cinnamon???
What are the health benefits of apples?
- Apples are a good source of heart healthy soluble fiber which may help lower undesirable LDL cholesterol & help keep blood sugar levels from spiking. Related post:
- Apples are rich in quercetin, a flavonoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health benefits. Although human research studies are limited, quercetin may help fight asthma and allergies, and have anti-cancer activity.
- Apples are a source of pectin, a prebiotic, which helps promote a healthy gut microbiome.
Tips for Making a Gluten Free Apple Crisp
- Choose a sweet variety of apple, which allows you to cut back on the amount of sugar in the apple crisp. I love this guide to choosing apples from The Washington Apple Commission.
- Leave the apple skin on for extra fiber and antioxidants.
- Pre-cook the apples in mulling spices to make them extra juicy and delicious. Bonus: You’ll have hot mulled apple cider to drink when you’re done!
Let’s make a gluten free apple crisp!
Gluten Free Apple Crisp with Oats and Cinnamon
Ingredients
- 4 apples, cored & cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tbsp mulling spices, wrapped in cheese cloth or a sachet
- 1/2 cup gluten free oats
- 1/4 cup sorghum flour, or brown rice flour
- 1/4 cup tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place apples in a saucepan with apple juice and mulling spices {if using}. Heat on high until boiling, then turn heat down and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- While apples are simmering prepare topping. In a bowl combine remaining ingredients with a fork until well mixed.
- After apples are done, removed them with a slotted spoon, and divide them in to 4 individual ramekins. Divide topping amongst ramekins and sprinkle on top. Bake in oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until topping is crispy.
Notes
- Don’t have sorghum flour or tapioca flour? Use your favorite gluten free flour blend instead.
- Leave the apple skin on for extra fiber and antioxidants.
- Pre-cook the apples in mulling spices to make them extra juicy and delicious. Bonus: You’ll have hot mulled apple cider to drink when you’re done!
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Hi There! I’m EA, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) in sunny San Diego. I create easy, DELICIOUS gluten free recipes & low FODMAP recipes for a wide variety of diets. Learn more about my nutrition philosophy and my nutrition coaching for digestive health, autoimmune disease, wellness nutrition, & vibrant aging. Sign up for my newsletter, or get in touch~I’d love to connect with you!
