Weight Watchers-Friendly Apple Crisp
Weight Watchers-Friendly Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp zero-calorie sweetener (Stevia or Monk Fruit)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening, lower points than flour)
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats (or a mix of oats and almond flour for lower points)
- ½ cup almond flour (instead of all-purpose flour)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute (like Swerve Brown or Stevia)
- 2 tbsp light butter or margarine, melted
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the apple filling:
- In a bowl, toss the apple slices with sweetener, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Place the apples in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the crisp topping:
- In another bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, brown sugar substitute, light butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly and enjoy as a dessert or snack.
Nutritional Information and Weight Watchers Points (Per Serving, approx 8 servings):
- Weight Watchers-Friendly Version: Estimated to be 5-6 points per serving (with reduced sugar, butter, and flour).
Tips:
- Oat Substitutions: Using almond flour in place of some of the oats or flour can lower points and add a bit of protein.
- Sweetener Choices: Opt for zero-calorie sweeteners like Stevia or Monk Fruit to reduce the sugar content.
- Light Butter or Margarine: Using light butter helps reduce fat and calorie intake while keeping the crisp topping rich.
Benefits:
- Lower Sugar: Using sugar substitutes reduces overall sugar, making the dessert lighter and more diabetic-friendly.
- Healthy Fats: Almond flour adds healthy fats while keeping the topping crunchy.
- Fiber Boost: The use of rolled oats adds fiber to keep you fuller longer and may help with digestion.
This Weight Watchers-friendly Apple Crisp offers a delicious, lower-point dessert option that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!