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High protein apple crisp in red ramekins, topped with yogurt, styled with apples and cinnamon sticks for fall.

Healthy Protein Apple Crisp (30g Protein)

5 from 3 votes
This Healthy Protein Apple Crisp is the perfect balance of comfort and nourishment. Made with warm spiced apples and a golden oat topping. It delivers all the cozy flavors of fall with 30 grams of protein per serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

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Servings : 2 servings

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Ingredients

Apple Filling
  • 2 medium apples
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger, (optional)
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom, (optional)
  • pinch of salt
Protein Crisp Topping
  • ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1½ scoops vanilla protein powder, or substitute for a plant-based protein powder to keep the recipe dairy-free
  • 2 tbsp nut butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
Toppings
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt, divided (or dairy-free yogurt)
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Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease 2 small oven-safe ramekins.
  2. Prepare the apples
    Peel and dice 2 medium apples. Add to a bowl with 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp ground cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Spread half the mixture evenly among ramekins.
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  3. Make the topping
    In another bowl, stir together ½ cups rolled oats, 1½ scoops vanilla protein powder, 2 tbsp nut butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey, 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter, and ½ tsp cinnamon until crumbly.
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  4. Assemble and bake
    Sprinkle half the topping evenly over the apples. Then add the rest of the apples and top with the remaining topping, making 4 layers (apples, topping, apples, topping). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
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  5. Serve warm topped with a large dollop of Greek yogurt.
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Nutrition

Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 31gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 576mgFiber: 9gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 3mg

Notes

  • Protein powder – Vanilla protein powder works best, but you can swap in unflavored or cinnamon roll–style protein powder. Use a whey or plant-based blend that bakes well.
  • Serving size – This recipe makes 2 portions. For meal prep, double, bake in a baking dish and scoop out portions.
  • Meal prep & storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warm. Add Greek yogurt just before serving for the best texture.
  • Make it dairy-free – Use coconut yogurt or another plant-based alternative in place of Greek yogurt.