Gut-Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe | Low Sugar, Fall Cozy Dessert

Gut-Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe | Low Sugar, Fall Cozy Dessert

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Fall is here, and while I’m always a little sad to see summer go, I’ve been dreaming of cozy apple recipes all month long. Now that we are fully back in the swing of things I am fully back to perfecting my recipes and nothing says fall like the smell of baked apples, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg. The twist? This is a gut-healthy apple crisp recipe, lower in sugar, packed with nutrients, and full of fiber, protein, and natural prebiotics.

Unlike traditional apple crisps (which can pile on unnecessary sugar), this version celebrates the natural sweetness of apples and adds in wholesome, anti-inflammatory ingredients. The result is a dessert that feels indulgent but fuels your body.

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Why You’ll Love This Gut-Friendly Apple Crisp

  • Lower sugar ( and low GI) than classic apple desserts (but still sweet enough to satisfy).

  • Full of gut-healthy support: prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.

  • Naturally anti-inflammatory with omega-3s, spices, and plant-based ingredients.

  • Perfect for fall gatherings ( or just as a night time treat), my family couldn’t stop eating it!

Gut-Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe

Filling

  • 2 medium apples*

  • 1–2 tsp cinnamon*

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • ½ tsp allspice

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar

Crumble

Steps

  1. Wash and slice the apples.

  2. Toss with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and coconut sugar.

  3. Layer apples in small oven-safe ramekins.

  4. In another bowl, mix walnuts, pumpkin seeds, oats, and granola.

  5. Add maple syrup and stir.

  6. Add cold butter and crumble with your hands.

  7. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until apples are bubbling.

  8. Top with plain Greek yogurt (and more granola).

  9. Best enjoyed within 2 days.

FAQs

Can I make this ahead?
Yes- best enjoyed within 2 days for freshness.

Is this apple crisp low sugar?
Yes- especially when you enjoy half a ramekin with Greek yogurt and granola. It’s naturally sweetened and blood sugar friendly.

How is this apple crisp gut-healthy?

  • Prebiotics: apples, oats, chia, and granola

  • Probiotics: Greek yogurt topping

  • Postbiotics: Eat Purposefully granola

Is it anti-inflammatory?
-Oh Ya! With omega-3s, plant protein, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and minimally processed ingredients, this crisp is as nourishing as it is cozy.

Tips & Tricks

  • Best apples: mix 1 Honeycrisp + 1 McIntosh for sweet + tart balance.

  • Always use raw nuts (not salted or roasted).

  • Double the cinnamon if you’re a spice lover like me.

  • Tastes even better when shared.

Closing

I hope you love this healthy apple crisp recipe as much as my family does! I’m Kenz, a gut-health enthusiast and founder of Eat Purposefully- where we combine ancient fermentation with nourishing ingredients to make food that tastes amazing and helps you feel your best. More cozy fall recipes are on the way, stay tuned!

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