Healthy Strawberry Apple Crisp – High Protein, Guilt Free

Healthy Strawberry Apple Crisp that’s as delicious as it is nutritious! A sweet, but added sugar free blend of apples and strawberries with a high protein, low fat, sugar free and gluten free oat crumble.

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As the seasons change and berries and apples come into their prime, it’s the perfect time to whip up this delightful treat. It’s got the natural sweetness of strawberries and apples, and the crunchy, wholesome oat-based crumble – a guilt-free dessert to satisfy those cravings!

The best part? This strawberry apple crisp is high protein with all the protein powder, has no sugar added, and very low fat since it uses only a tiny bit of butter.

Let’s dive into the recipe and savor the taste of a healthier indulgence!

Ingredients for Healthier Strawberry Apple Crisp

This healthy strawverry apple crisp is made with clean and simple ingredients for a healthy and low calorie recipe.

The Sugar Free Strawberry Apple Crisp Filling

• Apple
• Fresh Strawberries
• Vanilla Protein Powder to sweeten the filling without sugar; I used Quest Nutrition 
• A bit of Cinnamon
• Some Lemon Juice

For the High Protein Crisp Topping:

• Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or other regular flour
• Vanilla Protein Powder – key for the high protein crisp;
  I used Quest Nutrition Vanilla Protein Powder.
• Unflavored Protein Powder to replace some of the flour and give a lower carb, higher protein recipe.
  I use the Multi-purpose mix protein powder from Quest Nutrition.
• Cold Butter – This has to be cold!
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• Almond Milk
• Cinnamon
• Egg White

Instructions to make High Protein Crisp with Protein Powder

This high protein crisp uses protein powder instead of sugar, as well as applesauce and egg white instead of most of the butter – a real clean recipe. It’s super easy to make though. Here’s what it takes:

Step 1: Prep the Fruit Filling

• Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and apples. 
• Add granulated sweetener, cornstarch, lemon juice and ground cinnamon. Toss everything together until the fruit is evenly coated.
  Set this mixture aside while you prepare the crumble topping.

Step 2: Create the Crumble Topping

• In another bowl, mix together flour, protein powder, Transfer to food processor.
• Add chopped cold butter and blitz till just combined (or use a fork to crumble).
  Don’t over-process the butter and flour mixture; The butter will get too warm and topping will get soggy when handling.
• Transfer back to bowl; Add applesauce, egg white; Mix to form crumbles.

Step 3: Assemble the Crisp

• Pour the prepared fruit filling into an 8” skillet or baking dish, spreading it out evenly. 
• Evenly distribute the crumble topping over the fruit mixture. 

Step 4: Bake to Perfection

• Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling, and the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Allow the Healthy Strawberry Apple Crisp to cool for a few minutes before serving. You can enjoy it warm, on its own, or with whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite frozen yogurt or dairy-free ice cream for an extra treat.

Storing Your Healthy Strawberry Apple Crisp:

After savoring every delightful bite of your high protein strawberry apple crisp, you might find yourself with leftovers or simply want to prepare it in advance. Here’s how to store this fruity dessert to maintain its freshness and flavor:

1. Refrigeration: If you have leftover crisp, allow it to cool to room temperature. Then, cover the baking dish or transfer individual servings to airtight containers
   Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. When you’re ready for a serving, you can enjoy it cold, or reheat it in the microwave or oven for a warm, comforting experience.

2. Freezing: To freeze the healthy strawberry apple crisp for longer storage, allow the crisp to cool completely.
   Cut it into individual portions or leave it in the baking dish.
   Wrap the portions tightly in plastic wrap, or use freezer-safe, airtight containers.
   Label and date the containers.
   Store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
   
   When you’re ready to enjoy your frozen crisp, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through, and the topping regains its crispiness.
   
3. Serving Tip: To maintain the crispness of the strawberry apple crisp topping, you can reheat individual servings in the microwave for a short burst, and then transfer them to the oven or a toaster oven to regain the crunch.

Alternatives for Healthier Berry Apple Crisp

This healthier berry apple crisp is very adaptable based on what ingredients or dietary restrictions you might have; Here’s some other options you could try:

• Whole Wheat Pastry Flour: All purpose flour or 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, in the same amount by weight.
• Unflavored Protein Powder: Oat flour or Almond Flour. Start with less milk in this case.
• Whey-Casein Protein Powder: Use whey, but use less milk.

• Sugar-free Monkfruit Brown Sugar: Coconut sugar or regular brown sugar works here.
• Almond Milk: Regular milk or other non dairy milk
• Applesauce:  Mashed banana or pumpkin puree would be good alternatives.

Dairy-Free and Vegan Options:

Coconut Oil: Use coconut oil or vegan butter in place of regular butter to make the recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly.

Whey-Casein Protein Powder: Use a plant based protein powder instead, but also taste the dough to see if you need additional sweeter. I recommend stevia.

Gluten Free

Gluten-Free Rolled Oats: Ensure your oats are certified gluten-free to make the high protein crisp suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour instead of whole wheat pastry flour.

More High Protein Crumble Recipes:

• High Protein Peach Crumb Bars
• Protein Oatmeal Fudge Bars

Or some Protein Powder Desserts with Fruit

• Protein Peach Mug Cake
• Blueberry Sausage Protein Muffins
• Protein Strawberry Crunch Cake
• Coffee Apple Protein Blondies
• White Chocolate Raspberry Protein Scones