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:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake:
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  5. 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!