This breakfast apple crisp with sliced apples and a crunchy topping of oats, maple syrup, and brown sugar is a cozy and healthy way to start your day.
- Prep Time:
10 mins - Cook Time:
30 mins - Total Time:
40 mins
A healthier breakfast option
No, I’m not giving anyone permission to have dessert for breakfast (I’m talking to my kids there). Instead, I’m offering a breakfast recipe that just might make you think you’re getting to cheat a little. What’s the difference between apple crisp and BREAKFAST apple crisp? Mostly, it’s the health factor.
The typical ice-cream accompaniment gets replaced with some Greek yogurt and there’s plenty of heart-healthy oats in the crunchy topping. I also swapped out some of the refined sugar for maple syrup. I’m not claiming that breakfast apple crisp is the next health food craze but it’s better than reaching for an apple cider doughnut or danish.
Speaking of sugar, if you are watching your sugar-intake, make sure to pay attention to the amount of sugar in the yogurt. Some have a lot more than others. I am a big fan of nounos greek yogurt. I have found their vanilla yogurt to be much lower in sugar than other brands I’ve tried.
What kind of apples to use in apple crisp
What variety of apple to use in a crisp seems to be a much debated topic. After trying honeycrisp, gala, and braeburn varieties in this recipe, I’ve decided honeycrisps were my favorite. They baked up tender without getting mushy.
Obviously, this apple crisp works just as well as an easy dessert as it does breakfast. And, if a little vanilla ice-cream happens to makes its way on to your plate, I won’t judge.
Breakfast Apple Crisp
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
This breakfast apple crisp with sliced apples and a crunchy topping of oats, maple syrup, and brown sugar is a cozy and healthy way to start your day.
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled and sliced apples (I like honeycrisp apples)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- Vanilla Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Prep oven and pan. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Prep apples. In the prepared pan, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice and sugar. Set aside.
- Make topping. In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the syrup and melted butter and stir together until evenly mixed. Spoon the oat mixture over the apples in an even layer.
- Bake. Bake the crisp for 30-35 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is slightly crispy. Remove crisp from oven, let cool 3-5 minutes then serve with vanilla yogurt.
Notes
- I cut the apples into 1/8-inch thick slices.
- Recipe adapted from Breakfast in Bed cookbook.
Niecee' says
I tweeked recipe. I didn’t have enough apples so I added Peach slices chopped up. I also sprinkled an apple pie sugar on top of the peaches and apples. It’s like a cinnamon sugar mix. Recipe tastes Delicious without yogurt. I’ll have as breakfast but delicious enough to pass as a dessert. Thanks for recipe.
Nguyet Vo says
That’s great. I’m glad you were able to use what you had on hand. Thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment and 5-star review!
Grace says
Can the apples be prepped and refrigerated the night before?
Nguyet says
Yes, I think that would totally work.
Isabella says
Super easy and quick breakfast that is as delicious as it smells! Great recipe to make with kids and usher in fall weather.
Nguyet says
You’re right – this is great recipe to make with kids. I love it! Thank you so much for your kind words.
Sheryl S says
Just made this delicious apple crisp this morning. Was very easy to make and the house smelled amazing. I used whatever apples I had in the house- some Granny Smith and honey crisp, and I added chopped pecans to the topping. I will definitely make it again!
Taming of the Spoon says
Yay! I’m so happy you loved the recipe. Thank you so much for your comment and review.
Ana says
Such a delicious recipe! We loved the make syrup add to the oat mixture and all of the flavors came together wonderfully. I’ve never put vanilla Greek yogurt on a dessert, but after trying it with this one it completely makes sense! Thanks for the recipe!
Taming of the Spoon says
Thank you so much, Ana! I’m so happy you got to try the recipe and loved it.