OIL-FREE VEGAN APPLE CRISP
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Yield 2 servings
A low-fat and vegan version of the traditional Apple Crisp - free of added oils but just as sweet and delicious. Perfect for any morning or even as a snack in the afternoon. Try serving it with a splash of non-dairy milk. Delish!
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 3 apples, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk or apple juice
Topping / Dry ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Topping /Wet ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 tablespoons apple sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons nut butter. (Optional for extra crispiness and texture. Skip for a low-fat version. For a nut-free version, use sunflower seeds butter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180ºC.
- Place apples, arrowroot powder and non-dairy milk in the bottom of a 24 x 16cm (or similar) and combine well.
- In a large bowl, combine the topping dry ingredients. Place 1 cup of this mixture in the food processor container bowl and pulse several times. Return mixture to the bowl.
- Add the topping wet ingredients to the dry mixture and combine using a spatula or a spoon.
- Top the apples with the oat mixture and bake for 30 minutes at 180ºC until the topping is slightly brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes outside the oven before serving.
Notes
Optional: you can serve it with a splash of non-dairy milk.
Courses Breakfast
Cuisine low-fat, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free
Recipe by The Bright Bird at https://www.thebrightbird.com/vegan-apple-crisp/