Weight Watchers-Friendly Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp zero-calorie sweetener (Stevia or Monk Fruit)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening, lower points than flour)
For the Crisp Topping:
1 cup rolled oats (or a mix of oats and almond flour for lower points)
½ cup almond flour (instead of all-purpose flour)
2 tbsp brown sugar substitute (like Swerve Brown or Stevia)
2 tbsp light butter or margarine, melted
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Prepare the apple filling:
In a bowl, toss the apple slices with sweetener, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Place the apples in the prepared baking dish.
Make the crisp topping:
In another bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, brown sugar substitute, light butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until crumbly.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture.
Bake:
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly and enjoy as a dessert or snack.
Nutritional Information and Weight Watchers Points (Per Serving, approx 8 servings):
Weight Watchers-Friendly Version: Estimated to be 5-6 points per serving (with reduced sugar, butter, and flour).
Tips:
Oat Substitutions: Using almond flour in place of some of the oats or flour can lower points and add a bit of protein.
Sweetener Choices: Opt for zero-calorie sweeteners like Stevia or Monk Fruit to reduce the sugar content.
Light Butter or Margarine: Using light butter helps reduce fat and calorie intake while keeping the crisp topping rich.
Benefits:
Lower Sugar: Using sugar substitutes reduces overall sugar, making the dessert lighter and more diabetic-friendly.
Healthy Fats: Almond flour adds healthy fats while keeping the topping crunchy.
Fiber Boost: The use of rolled oats adds fiber to keep you fuller longer and may help with digestion.
This Weight Watchers-friendly Apple Crisp offers a delicious, lower-point dessert option that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!