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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 9
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 127.4

Total Fat: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 33.9 mg
Total Carbs: 25.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
Protein: 1.5 g

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Introduction

This healthy apple crisp recipe is sweet and simple to prepare but uses very little added sugar. This healthy apple crisp recipe is sweet and simple to prepare but uses very little added sugar.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

3 medium baking apples, cored, sliced thin

1 tsp cinnamon

2 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp flour

Topping:

1 cup quick oats

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp heart-healthy margarine

Directions

Mix first four ingredients and place into 9-inch (square or round) baking dish.

In small bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over the apples.

Bake at 325 degrees until apples are soft and topping is golden brown (about 30 minutes).

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

LMAXIN

Incredible!

140 of 143 people found this review helpful

Followed recipe exactly and I really liked it! I left the peel on the apples and I'm glad I did! Added a bit of lite cool whip. Update: I like it even better after it is in the fridge a few days! Will DEFINITELY make again very soon! Thank you!!! This has become a staple for me!!! - 9/24/07
MAKENNA111

Incredible!

107 of 112 people found this review helpful

I used Splenda(white and brown sugar) and 5 lg apples.My kids LOVED this..It was easy to make and very yummy..Thank u - 4/15/08
SASSETTE00

104 of 106 people found this review helpful

I love the crunchiness of the oats, and the vanilla is a nice touch. I subbed one Tbsp of honey for 1 Tbsp of sugar, and added 1/2 tsp of allspice. - 9/23/07
AUBREYJO

Incredible!

92 of 92 people found this review helpful

YUM! I just got finished shovelling this into my face. SOO good. I served it over 1/8 cup of cottage cheese and it tasted like a cheese danish! Now, I know what to do with all the apples I picked from my sisters house! Thanks! - 10/28/08
DANA-BANANA

Very Good

87 of 98 people found this review helpful

I made this to take to a friend's house for Dessert...it was a hit! I did make a couple changes..... using significantly more apples, SPLENDA, more cinnamon, and omitting the Vanilla. I topped it with Fat Free Cool Whip. YUM! - 3/20/07
CD1671020

Incredible!

59 of 62 people found this review helpful

Wonderful! I used 4 apples, and added a 1/2 t nutmeg
This is a definate keeper!!! - 9/2/07
SONRIDGE

52 of 53 people found this review helpful

Great way to reduce the high fat regular apple crisp recipe! I, too, increased the number of apples and used Splenda brown sugar (blend) which calls for half the amount of sugar. Why can't I eat this for breakfast since it's fruit and oats? Yum.... - 11/17/09
GERTIE18

Incredible!

50 of 52 people found this review helpful

This was very good! It didn't taste diet, so I didn't feel left out of eating dessert with my family. I added 1 pear to the apples. It's cery good for breakfast too. - 1/11/09
JBENNETT1221

Incredible!

40 of 42 people found this review helpful

love this added extra apples, can not get enough , I like to add some rubarb to it , add a little tartness and fiber - 7/21/09
RRAKAPUNK

Very Good

37 of 65 people found this review helpful

I tried this receipe this weekend, however I only used the topping part and I used Cherry pie filling as my base. It was delicious- added a little whip cream. Definitely a keeper and only took about 5 minutes prep and then 25 minutes in the oven. - 11/10/08
C2CMON

34 of 36 people found this review helpful

awesome...yes put the flour in with the topping not the apples.... - 11/17/09
TERRI77

Incredible!

32 of 35 people found this review helpful

Very good, I substitute whole wheat flour and Splenda to make it South Beach diet friendly. - 3/14/07
SCUZNER

Good

29 of 34 people found this review helpful

It came out a bit dry. Next time I'll try adding a bit of water to the apple mixture and see how it works. - 2/8/09
BEESWING

Very Good

25 of 27 people found this review helpful

A very nearly perfect recipe. I add 1/3 c whole wehat flour to the topping and serve with Stonyfield Lowfat Frozen yogurt (vanilla or caramel) - 4/1/07
PAIGE1023

Very Good

23 of 25 people found this review helpful

I put the flour in the topping, per the other comments. Everything else I did as written & we loved it. My husband had his with ice cream, but I loved it plain! - 10/19/09
BURGHGIRL

Incredible!

22 of 26 people found this review helpful

Great Recipe! The only thing I changed was I added 2t of cinnamon into the apple mixture and I used splenda instead of real sugar! - 9/10/09
JOPRAY

O.K.

20 of 26 people found this review helpful

I thought this was okay. It had a good taste, but seemed to be too dry. I noticed some of the other recipes added apple juice or used apple pie filling. Maybe that would help. I will try this again and try a few substitutions. - 4/10/08
HMSTEEN

Very Good

18 of 22 people found this review helpful

I have made this recipe numerous times and my family loves it. I'm amazed if it lasts more than a day at our home. - 11/24/08
STINKER77

Incredible!

18 of 20 people found this review helpful

This was the easiest dessert to make and so delicious. I had some light cool whip that I topped it with. I did replace the sugar/brown sugar with Splenda/Twin Brown Sugar and it was pretty much guilt free. - 3/14/07
JONESK75

Very Good

13 of 15 people found this review helpful

I used Smart Balance light tub margarine and it still turned out good. - 10/19/08
LORBILENKIN

Incredible!

12 of 13 people found this review helpful

Made it according to the receipe and LOVED it! - 11/17/09
BARBIEGIRL0457

Very Good

12 of 16 people found this review helpful

I loved it with FF cool whip - 5/16/09
MISHI_MACHINE

Incredible!

12 of 15 people found this review helpful

yum! i loved it and its so easy to make! A+++ would bake again - 3/12/09
JBORDERS

Very Good

12 of 16 people found this review helpful

Serve with a little warm milk and it's GREAT! - 8/21/07
DEJABEE155

Incredible!

11 of 14 people found this review helpful

This recipe was great! My husband and I really enjoyed it! - 2/26/09
GRAILGIRL

Very Good

8 of 10 people found this review helpful

This was very good, although the topping is a bit 'dry' and crumbly instead of crisp. But everyone ate it quite happily! I too would add a 4th apple though. - 10/7/08
4ME219

Incredible!

7 of 12 people found this review helpful

I dobled the apples and replaced the flour with whole wheat flour, the sugar with Splenda, and the brown sugar with Splenda Brown Sugar Blend. I kept the rest of the recipe the same. This was sooooo good! Sure took care of my sweets craving. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe. - 10/16/07
UNSURE

Incredible!

7 of 11 people found this review helpful

love it used splenda and increase cinnamon to 1 teaspoon. - 3/18/07
BLAANBR

Very Good

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Made this for some friends who had a baby, incredible taste! Hard to believe so little sugar in the recipe. A KEEPER!!! - 9/29/09
CD4707109

Very Good

6 of 10 people found this review helpful

This was very good. I used Granny Smith apples. I didn't have vanilla, but it was ok without it. I made it with gluten-free oats and gluten-free flour mix, and it turned out just fine. I may do as some other posters mentioned and add some apple juice to moisten it up a bit next time. - 4/1/09
IOWAMAN45

Good

6 of 9 people found this review helpful

Tried this recipe It was good but a little dry, made it again with apple pie filling. - 1/27/09
SLEEVELESSIN08

Good

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Although we all enjoyed it, I think I'll use some apple juice or something next time...a bit dry for our liking, but thanks for sharing! - 4/22/08
SCHAUJODY

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I loved this recipe although next time I'll add more apples as several reviewers suggested and also cut the apples into slightly thicker slices. - 10/19/10
SONICB

Very Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Really easy to make! I liked it better straight out of the oven than cold. I might like this more with a little cool whip on top. - 12/22/09
PICKIE98

Incredible!

5 of 8 people found this review helpful

Had to sub splenda for sugar for diabetes, but no difference!! Yummers!! - 8/30/09
DEBSKE

Incredible!

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Very good. I made this for an early Valentine dinner!!! - 2/10/09
SUGARPUNK52

Incredible!

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is so good I had two helpings!Great! - 1/17/09
CD4423976

Very Good

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Full of flavor. I did add extra apple. I love my apple. - 1/13/09
COOLGUY6

O.K.

5 of 10 people found this review helpful

This was good, but the oatmeal didn't make a fine enough crumble for the topping. The flavor was great! If I could make this without the oatmeal topping or use something else for the topping I'd make it again. - 9/16/07
MBJOSEPH

Very Good

5 of 8 people found this review helpful

Very good and easy to make. I do miss the extra butter in the topping, but it satisfied my desert craving. - 8/5/07
CHAUNISEY

Very Good

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

This reminds me of the Apple Crisp my mother used to make. Finally a delicious lower fat recipe! Thanks, it's delicious. - 3/29/07
OHIOSTAR50

Incredible!

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Very good and simple. I motivated it a litte using splenda , more apples and light margarine. Simple and delecious. - 3/20/07
CD4519295

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is perfect for a snowy day stuck inside. I used SPlenda brown sugar and some toasted chopped pecans. - 2/8/10
OCDENNIS

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

This recipe is great! Easy to make and for someone that has a sweet-tooth like me, you will find it satisfying and not so hard on your nutrition plan. Excellent!!! - 12/1/09
HELLOTOES

Incredible!

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great recipe my kids loved it! - 11/8/09
CAM2438

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

i thought this recipe was great. I would definitely make it again, especially at this time of year when apples are so plentiful. - 10/28/09
HOPE2BE

Incredible!

4 of 9 people found this review helpful

sounds good. I can share with the group that makes lunch throughout the week. - 9/27/09
BECKLYNN1

Incredible!

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

I loved this. My husband even liked it. It didn't taste low-cal at all. - 1/25/09
VICTORIANGURL

Incredible!

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

This was sooo good. I made it with my friend on Sunday. It's totally gone already. Yum. - 1/21/09
SHAZPATT

Very Good

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

I agree that it could use some more apples. I made this with my 4 year old daughter who was craving apple pie. She's usually pretty picky but she gobbled this up quick! - 1/5/09
CINNAMON43

Very Good

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

this recipe was very good - 11/7/08
TNLABRAT

Incredible!

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is GREAT!! We had this for dessert last night. I took a serving to work for breakfast. Good hot or cold. Will certainly make this again. - 10/20/08
KITTYWASHINGTON

Very Good

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Delicious recipe! I substituted some of the oats for plain breadcrumbs to change up the texture, and threw a few raisins in there too. Since many complained about dryness, I baked it covered in foil. It still was a touch dry- probably could be done fine with half the oats/breadcrumbs. - 10/7/08
SCRUBS07

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

The recipe was simple to make, satisfying, and I really like this with the oats. Next time I'll use a sweet apple variety. - 9/14/08
MS-EVIE

Incredible!

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Can I just say OMG! This tasted like apple pie one of my favorites! I topped it with a dollop of fat free cool whip while it was hot and it was amazing! I even had it as a light breakfast! Next time I will try making it with splenda. - 4/28/08
KSVACHA

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Very tasty recipe. I took the easy out and made it with skin on the apples. My family, nor did I, like it this way. Next time - apple skins are coming off! I added extra cinnamon; it was a wonderful aroma while baking. - 1/27/08
ALFIE11066

Very Good

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

It was very simple to take and very good. - 11/6/07
NICURN11

Very Good

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

My daughter and I needed something sweet and healthy - this fit the bill. I made this in a 9 inch pie pan and it worked out well. - 10/11/07
TIGHTFIT

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

The taste was great - but I would double the number of apples as it was pretty skimpy. - 10/9/07
AROCKHOUNDSGAL

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

It was easy and very good. I liked the peel on the apple, but DH suggested next time I peel them and it would be more like apple pie. Great cold too. Will make again and again all winter! - 9/30/07
PANDAJANE

Incredible!

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

My kids ate it all up! Didn't leave me any for the next day for my lunch. - 6/7/07
GETFIT1945

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I really enjoyed this, so easy to prepare. - 4/10/07
GHOSTKEEPER

Incredible!

4 of 8 people found this review helpful

all my favorite ingredients and easy to make... - 3/19/07
FABFOTOGIRL

Incredible!

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

This was so easy to make and so very delicious. - 3/18/07
LEANJEAN6

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

very easy and healthy --my family enjoyed it---This is a ""saver"" - 7/17/10
SERENITYSEL

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very good and no cholesterol!!!!! - 12/1/09
FANCIKAT

Very Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I think apple needs the flavour of cloves so will add several whole cloves to the apple. - 12/1/09
BRAVEONE92

Incredible!

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is so good. I love recipes using apples. This is a keeper!
I used brown sugar Splenda and whole wheat flour. Fat free Cool Whip on top. Delicious!
- 11/17/09
JEANY42

Incredible!

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

yummy but i also used splenda - 7/30/09
IBHLKING

Very Good

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

Super easy and something everyone enjoyed. I used splenda instead of sugar. I had mine warm with Cool Whip Free. - 7/6/09
KESAVERY

Good

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

It was OK. I think I am going to try using the topping as a crust, while sprinkling the rest on the top - 5/18/09
MINENOTYOURS4

Very Good

3 of 10 people found this review helpful

I am going to try this. It sounds good. - 1/19/09
JUNEBLOOM

Very Good

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

A very solid and tasty recipe. :-) - 8/9/08
LAKATGA

Very Good

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

This was pretty good. I think i used the wrong kind of oats so the topping was a little chewy, but my hubby has TWO servings, so that says a LOT! We put a dollop of pressurized whipping cream and that really made it yummy! - 6/15/08
SWDESERTLOVER

Very Good

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Very good and easy. - 6/8/08
NETTERAE3

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

EXCELLENT!!! - 6/4/08
ELLIE381

Incredible!

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Very good even my son who doesn't like much ate almost all of it. - 5/8/08
ANGELAJBOLIN

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

Yummy.. this was very very good!!!! - 10/30/07
PICKARTA

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

This tastes as good as the original!!! YUMMY!! - 10/29/07
APPLEPIEDREAMS

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Yum! Used red apples (forget the exact kind) for the crisp. Very tasty for breakfast and reheated really well. I might try using some splenda in place of sugar when I make it again. - 10/8/07
KATEEME

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great, great, great!!!!! - 9/24/07
SUZY164

Very Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Very good, easy and quick, my family and I loved it! - 9/18/07
HANSTINE7

Very Good

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

this was a great treat!! - 6/14/07
JOYCEANN2

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

awsome love it with the cool whip - 3/24/07
TAMI39

Very Good

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

It was pretty good. - 3/14/07
PK2H2000

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Yum! - 9/12/10
NICOLEMC2

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Totally saved this to my recipe box. The kids and hubby LOVED It!!! - 7/17/10
TAURUSLLY

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very tasty! - 12/14/09
CD2951145

2 of 18 people found this review helpful

seriously? Margarine? I don't think so! I love my heart too much! - 12/1/09
SAMANTHAMLUND

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Yummy. My daughter wanted seconds even. - 2/18/08
SCRAPBOOKINGMOM

Good

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

This was good, but didn't care for the oats in the topping. - 1/21/08
HIKER04

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Made this for company and all thought it was great. - 9/27/07
CHERBIB

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Wow, this is fantastic! DH is a huge Apple Crisp fan, so he's really pleased that this is easy and that I'll be making it again.
- 8/22/07
SUASPONTE

Good

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

It was good but I'm going to play around with it. I didn't think it had that much taste - I also thought it was a little too sweet. - 6/30/07
VIRG0MATIC

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

came out very good. My dinner guests asked for seconds. - 4/15/07
BEEJAY49

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

It's wasn't too bad, not enough taste for me, but it did seem to taste better the second day - 4/6/07
CAITE185

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

WE loved this. So yummy without tons of sugar or calories. My ladies group thought it was fabulous. - 3/23/07
WISHDREAMDO

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Very yummy! I think we ate more than one serving, though! - 3/16/07
SHERRILYNN33

Incredible!

2 of 8 people found this review helpful

my hubby loves this!! - 3/14/07
SWISHMAX12

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This recipe is great I think everybody should try it I love the crunch in it - 10/13/14

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