Diabetic apple crisp offers a perfect blend of sweet, tender apples and a crisp, crunchy topping, all while keeping blood sugar levels in check. By substituting traditional sugar with healthier alternatives like stevia or monk fruit, this dessert is a guilt-free indulgence.
If you have diabetes or want a healthier snack, diabetic apple crisp is a great choice. It offers a good mix of taste and nutrition. You should try it for any occasion. Enjoy the comforting warmth of this wholesome dessert without the worry.
Low-Sugar Diabetic Apple Crisp You’ll Love
A healthy and delicious dessert, perfect for diabetics or anyone looking to reduce their sugar intake. This dish combines the natural sweetness of apples with a perfectly crisp topping made from oats and nuts, using natural sweeteners to keep blood sugar levels stable.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Low-GI apples
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- ½ cup Rolled oats
- ¼ cup Almond flour
- ¼ cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup Erythritol or stevia
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare the Apples
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice the apples thinly. Toss them in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning and add tartness.
- Spread the apple slices evenly in a glass baking dish.
2. Create the Crumble Topping
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, almond flour, chopped nuts, erythritol or stevia, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add melted butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, stirring until the mixture becomes crumbly.
3. Assemble and Bake
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples and press gently to adhere.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
4. Cool and Serve
- Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally with sugar-free whipped cream or low-sugar vanilla ice cream.
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Notes
- Best Apples for This Recipe: Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and low sugar content, or mix with Fuji or Gala for natural sweetness and complexity.
- Sugar Substitutes: Experiment with erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit sweetener to find the one that best suits your taste.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream or a scoop of low-sugar vanilla ice cream.
