Sometimes you want a sweet treat, but you don't feel like turning on the oven, waiting half an hour, or devouring an entire pan of brownies by yourself. Plus, you've committed to a healthier lifestyle and know there must be a way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling like a failure. Well, this apple crisp recipe is for you. Now, just because the main ingredient is fruit does not necessarily mean that apple crisp is healthy, but this version comes very close. Oh, and it's ready in only 10 minutes!

Perfect for one, yet it can easily be adapted for more...but still ready in the same amount of time.

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Ingredients in 10-Minute Apple Crisp

• Apple
• Granola
• Cinnamon
• Brown Sugar
• Coconut Oil
• Orange Juice

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What makes this apple crisp healthy???

Typical apple crisp is made with lots of butter and sugar. Not this one.

          ✅ No butter

          ✅ Sweetened with orange juice and a little brown sugar.

          ✅ Topped with whole-grain granola.

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Which apples work best for apple crisp?

The top recommended apples are Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, and Honeycrisp. These apples are crisp and will hold up well when baked. I go for whatever apples I have on-hand. Mostly often, I have gala apples in the fridge.

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Apple Crisp vs. Apple Cobbler

Both are sweet treats starring apples. Crisps have an oat and streusel topping. Overall, this makes the dish lighter. Apple cobbler uses a dough similar to biscuits, which can be found as a base and topping.

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How to Make a Crisp Topping

At this point, I consider crisp topping and streusel to be pretty much the same thing. Start with sugar, flour, and oats. Then, work in some cold butter. SO simple, yet it adds dimension, texture, and flavor. It has stood the test of time for a reason! For this recipe, I used granola, cinnamon, and brown sugar to create a similar topping.

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