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Delicious Paleo Apple Crisp (Vegan & Gluten Free)

By Ashley Sauvé

Updated March 1, 2023

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This paleo apple crisp recipe combines warm rich spiced apples with a crispy crumbly nutty cinnamon topping. It’s the perfect fall or winter dessert that is also gluten free and vegan.

An overhead shot of a paleo apple crisp with apples at the side

Fall has arrived and with it comes cravings for warm, sweet foods that use seasonal ingredients. What’s more seasonal than a paleo apple crisp recipe?

This one is even more special because it is a bit healthier than the regular apple crisp recipes because it’s paleo, gluten free, vegan, dairy free and uses natural sweeteners. And it’s a pretty easy crumble to make too!

Why I love this recipe:

  • This paleo apple crisp is pretty easy to make and doesn’t involve any special baking skills like rolling out dough or rising yeast. Even if you don’t get the amounts quite exact this recipe will usually still come out tasting delicious!
  • This crisp is healthier than the usual store-bought ones. It uses healthier flours and sweeteners and only contains about 2 tbsp of natural coconut sugar per serving.
  • If you are craving warm seasonal spiced treats for fall or winter holidays, this is the perfect dish. Serve it for a fall dinner party or for thanksgiving!
  • This paleo apple crisp is a versatile recipe– not only is it a great dessert dish, but it can also double as a breakfast or brunch dish.

A white plate with paleo apple crisp and whole apples at the side

Paleo Apple Crisp Recipe Tips:

  • When it comes to selecting the type of apples to use for this recipe I prefer to use apples like fuji, pink lady or gala. They tend to have a firm texture that is not mealy or mushy like red delicious apples. They also have a naturally sweeter flavor. If you want an even firmer apple with a more tart and less sweet flavor you can use green apples like granny smith.
  • Be sure to dice the apples into even small even pieces so they cook through evenly in the oven.
  • It helps to soften or melt the coconut oil when combining it with the diced apples so it mixes with it easier.
  • You can substitute the almond flour for another nut flour like hazelnut flour, pecan flour or cashew flour, but it won’t work with other types of paleo flours.
  • To make this recipe sugar free you can substitute the coconut sugar for granulated golden monk fruit sweetener. It will also work with regular granulated white monk fruit sweetener or swerve, but it works best with the golden variety.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. It will last about a week.

How to Make this Paleo Apple Crisp Recipe (Gluten Free & Vegan):

Pre-heat the oven to 350°. Then, dice the apples into small chunks.

Chopped up apples on a wooden board for an apple pie filling

Warm or melt the coconut oil. Combine the diced apples in a bowl with the remaining filling ingredients including coconut oil, cinnamon, clove, coconut sugar and lemon juice.

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In a separate bowl mix together the topping ingredients including almond flour, almonds, cinnamon, coconut oil and coconut sugar. Keep the coconut oil softened to room temperature to make it a bit pliable, but not melted.

Paleo apple crisp topping in a white bowl

Pour the apple mixture into a pie dish or casserole dish, then top evenly with the crumble topping mixture.

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Bake for 30 minutes until the topping starts to become golden brown. Cool for five minutes before serving.

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Delicious Paleo Apple Crisp (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Ashley Sauvé of Nutritionist Eats
This paleo apple crisp recipe combines warm rich spiced apples with a crispy crumbly nutty cinnamon topping. It’s the perfect fall or winter dessert that is also gluten free and vegan.
4.30 from 27 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Paleo, Vegan
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 269 kcal

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling:

  • 6 apples roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp cloves
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar (or granulated monk fruit sweetener for sugar free)
  • juice of half lemon

Crumble Topping:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar (or granulated monk fruit sweetener for sugar free)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Dice the apples in to small even chunks.
  • Warm or melt the coconut oil. Combine the diced apples in a bowl with the remaining filling ingredients including coconut oil, cinnamon, clove, coconut sugar and lemon juice.
  • For the crumble topping, make sure that the coconut oil is solid but soft (but not melted). In a medium mixing bowl, combine all crumble ingredients and stir together until a crumbly texture is achieved.
  • Pour the apple filling mixture into the pie dish, and spread out evenly. Distribute crumble topping over the apples.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the topping starts to become golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • When it comes to selecting the type of apples to use for this recipe I prefer to use apples like fuji, pink lady or gala. They tend to have a firm texture that is not mealy or mushy like red delicious apples. They also have a naturally sweeter flavor. If you want an even firmer apple with a more tart and less sweet flavor you can use green apples like granny smith. 
  • Be sure to dice the apples into even small even pieces so they cook through evenly in the oven.
  • It helps to soften or melt the coconut oil when combining it with the diced apples so it mixes with it easier. 
  • You can substitute the almond flour for another nut flour like hazelnut flour, pecan flour or cashew flour, but it won’t work with other types of paleo flours. 
  • To make this recipe sugar free you can substitute the coconut sugar for granulated golden monk fruit sweetener. It will also work with regular granulated white monk fruit sweetener or swerve, but it works best with the golden variety. 
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. It will last about a week. 
  • Nutrition facts below are for one serving of the paleo apple crisp recipe made with coconut sugar. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 269 kcalCarbohydrates: 32 gProtein: 4 gFat: 15 gSaturated Fat: 5 gSodium: 21 mgPotassium: 193 mgFiber: 6 gSugar: 21 gVitamin A: 75 IUVitamin C: 6.3 mgCalcium: 68 mgIron: 1 mg
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Ashley Sauvé is the Toronto-based Certified Nutritionist and Wellness Chef behind AshleySauvé Health. Her areas of expertise include: women's health and hormone balancing diets, eating for autoimmunity, anti-inflammatory diets, gluten-free living, elimination/hypoallergenic diets, weight loss and metabolic balance, eating for energy and immunity and ancestral nutrition.

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