Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar alternative
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla or unflavored pea protein protein powder
- 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred granulated sweetener
- 2 tbsp almond butter or softened coconut oil
- 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (optional, for binding)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish with light cooking spray. Peel, core, and thinly slice all apples.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Step 3: Prepare the topping by combining the rolled oats, protein powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and erythritol in a separate medium bowl. Add the almond butter and use your fingers or a fork to mix until the mixture resembles coarse, wet crumbs. If the mixture is too dry, add the almond milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Step 4: Evenly sprinkle the high-protein crisp topping mixture over the apple filling in the baking dish. Do not press the topping down; leave it loose.
- Step 5: Bake the crisp for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers, covered tightly, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; the topping will soften slightly after the first day.
- To restore maximum crispness, reheat individual portions in a toaster oven or air fryer for 5-7 minutes until the topping is warm and crunchy again.
- Serve this guilt-free dessert warm with a scoop of high-protein vanilla ice cream or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt for an extra boost.
- If your protein powder absorbs moisture heavily, use the almond milk just a teaspoon at a time to ensure the topping resembles wet crumbs without becoming pasty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American