Description
A warm, naturally sweet apple crisp with a crunchy nut topping, perfect for a quick and healthy dessert. This paleo, vegan, and gluten-free treat is rich in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (30g) pecans
- 2 tablespoons (25g) macadamia nuts
- 3 tablespoons (35g) cashews
- 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons (13g) golden flaxseed meal
- 2 teaspoons (15g) cacao nibs
- ⅛ teaspoon fine Himalayan salt
- 2 tablespoons (26g) coconut oil, melted (or butter)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or raw honey)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 medium (125g) apples, diced (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Grind the cashews into a fine powder using a food processor or blender, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Coarsely chop the pecans and macadamia nuts, then add them to the bowl with the cashews.
- Add shredded coconut, flaxseed meal, cacao nibs, and salt. Mix in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup until the mixture becomes moist and crumbly. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and diced apples. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5–10 minutes until apples soften and caramelize.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each of four ramekins. Add the cooked apples, then spoon any remaining sauce over the top. Finish with more crumb mixture.
- Broil for about 2 minutes until the top is lightly browned. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap maple syrup with honey if not strictly vegan.
- Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning.
- Serve warm as is or with a dairy-free ice cream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
