PROTEIN APPLE CRISP (FOR ONE)
This Protein Apple Crisp for One has warm sweet-tart apples, rich flavors of brown sugar and butter, and a crunchy oatmeal streusel on top. Perfect with melty vanilla ice cream! Did I mention it’s healthy and under 300 calories for the whole thing? You know what that means… no self control needed! This is one of those recipes I make over and over.
Did you know? Apples are a great source of soluble fiber, which is good for your heart! Soluble fiber binds cholesterol and helps your body to excrete the excess, helping prevent atherosclerosis. (source)
Protein powder substitutions
To up the protein content, I added two tablespoons of protein to the crumble. You can use any protein you like in this recipe, but I used LIV Body Lean Vegan Protein in Snickerdoodle flavor, a delicious pea protein isolate with no artificial ingredients! This brand also contains antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and added probiotics and digestive enzymes to enhance gut health and improve digestion. You can use my code “SARAHWILKINS" for free shipping on all LIV Body products!
You can also use a whey blend or whey concentrate (NOT whey isolate). Unflavored protein powder works great in this recipe, but so does cinnamon, vanilla or another complementary flavor. If you don’t have protein powder, use two tablespoons of gluten-free oat flour 😉
Sweetener substitutions
For the sweetener, I used a sugar-free brown sugar alternative. The brown sugar flavor really gives that classic apple crisp experience! The one I use has no stevia or erythritol for those who might be sensitive. Feel free to use any brown sugar alternative that measures like sugar, or adjust the amount as needed.
Though it won’t taste quite the same, you can also use baking stevia, granulated erythritol, monk fruit blend, or any granulated sugar like coconut sugar. Use three tablespoons of sweetener if using unflavored protein powder or flour.
Other substitutions
I didn’t use flour for this recipe, just gluten-free rolled oats. You can use regular rolled oats or even quick oats. If you’re grain free, you can use 3 tablespoons of almond flour in place of the oats! (more of a cobbler vibe)
I also used vegan butter since I'm dairy free, but you can also use light buttery spread to lower the fat, or regular unsalted butter. Unsweetened applesauce replaces some of the butter and lowers the fat content, but if you’re not worried about that just use two tablespoons of butter.
PS… the lemon juice is optional, but it enhances the tartness of the apples.
This incredible dessert is best served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (I used So Delicious Cashew Milk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert in Very Vanilla)! Yumm.
Here’s the printable recipe for this Protein Apple Crisp for One. Hope you enjoy! I’d love your comment below if you try this 😉
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