A wholesome, naturally sweet apple crisp perfect for the Daniel Fast—made with oats, apples, dates, and warming spices for a cozy, refined sugar-free dessert.
Filling:
5 medium apples, sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
⅛ tsp nutmeg
1–2 tbsp water
Topping:
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup almond flour or chopped nuts
½ cup pitted Medjool dates
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
2 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Spread in dish.
In a food processor, combine oats, almond flour, dates, applesauce or banana, coconut oil (if using), cinnamon, and salt. Blend into a crumbly topping.
Sprinkle topping over apples and press lightly.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden.
Cool slightly before serving.
Store in fridge up to 4 days. Serve warm or cold. Omit oil for a softer, oil-free version.