Apple a Day Keeps the "Fat" Away

Apple Crisp Magan Style 

 Lately with all this icky gray weather I have been craving warm desserts! Not like I'm opposed to cold desserts or hot desserts or even frozen desserts hahaha! I think warm has been just right lately. So the other day when I was making homemade apple sauce I had a great idea, low sugar, low fat Apple Crisp! YUMMM! My boyfriend looked at me and said "YES!" so with his enthusiastic approval we are totally doing this! I am yet to meet a person who doesn't love apples or sweet toppings on apples or anything for that matter!
   The key is to be creative and try to only have one serving ;) - trust me it's tough! (I had two shhhhhhh ok two and a half haha). Now let's get cooking and cure that killer sweet tooth with a deliciously skinny dessert!

Yummy in my Hungry Tummy! MmmMmmMmm

Your Grocery List:
(Remember - Bring a List!)

Filling and Base-
1 Medium Granny Smith Apples (I like the tart flavor with the sweet topping but feel free to use other apples)
1/4 Tsp Stevia (Stevia how wonderful you are! I LOVE YOU)
1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/16 C Water

Topping - (Crisp)
1/2 C Oats ( I like rolled oats but use what you love <3 )
1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon (Oh so good on everything!)
1 Tsp Stevia
2 Tsp Almond Flour (Nut Allergy? Try Rice, Wheat or Regular Flour)
1 Tbsp Walden Farms Pancake Syrup (I can be found at Sprouts - Mother's Market or Online)
2 Tbsp Water
Pam (Welcome back Pam! Our BFF )

Your Ingredients for Deliciousness

Your Tools to Tackle this Apple Goodness:

Shallow Pan (Needs to fit one medium apple with room to stir)
Spatula or Mixing Spoon
Small Mixing Bowl (This is needed to Mix that Delicious Crisp! Mmmmm)
Fork or Spoon (Mix the Crisp - Use what you're comfortable with)
Cutting Board
Paring Knife (Slice, Dice and Peal your apple)
Brulee Cups or Small Baking Dish ( I like to use 4-6 oz Brulee Cups for Portioning Convenience and they look like you're eating a fancy treat which makes it taste better, right? Right? Right!)
Measuring Spoons and Cup (Absolute MUST! Every little bit adds up on our booties, love handles, thighs, hips, tummies ect ect ect.....)

Directions to Dessert Delight:

Preheat Oven to 450 Degrees
Peal 1 Medium Granny Smith Apple (The less apple you waste the more apple you can enjoy!)
Dice Apple into approx 1 inch cubes (Smaller if you prefer - Keep in mind they need to fit in the Cup)
Heat Pan to Med - High to High - Add Water, Apples, 1/4 Tsp Stevia, 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon stir frequently for approximately 5 minutes or until apples are steamed and water is gone (Do not Scorch Apples!)
Remove from Heat and Set aside

Mix 1/2 C Oats, 1 Tsp Stevia, 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon, 2 Tsp Almond Flour, 1 Tbsp Walden Farms Syrup, 2 Tbsp Water (Mix well)
Portion Apples into 4 Brulee Cups or into small baking Dish
Top Apples evenly with Oat Mixture
Spray the top of Oat Mixture with Pam (Use Substantial Amount so Oats will Crisp in Oven - We Love Pam <3)

Place Dessert on rack 1/4 from the top of the oven. Bake for 10 Minutes (Be sure to Check at 7 minutes to make sure they are baking evenly and not burning)
Remove from oven after crisp has hardened on top and let cool for 10-20 minutes.
Turn Off the Oven! (I am horrible at this) Do the Dishes - Clean Up and..........
Now ENJOY because after all this work you sure have earned it! YUM! :9



 The Skinny on the Nutrition:
Recipe Yields 4 Servings

Calories........................ 60

Fat................................1g

Protein..........................1g

Carbs............................13g

Sugar............................4g

Fiber.............................2g

**Nutrition is based on serving size and recommended Brands

Let's Super Size It!

Is it your "Off Season"? Cheat Day? Did extra Cardio and feeling a little crazy?!?!?! Add a scoop of Arctic Zero Vanilla Maple Ice Cream on Top! Mmmmmm!

GENIUS!!!!

Add To Your Nutrition:
Serving Size 1/4 C

Calories........................ 19

Fat................................0g

Protein..........................1.7g

Carbs............................3g

Sugar............................2.5g

Fiber.............................1g