Market Fun and a Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe
2014
A few more photos of what’s going on at the market. Always something new! And how to make a healthy version of this classic dessert. Come join me in the kitchen and try this guilt-free and Oh-so-delicious apple crisp recipe.
Come check out what’s going on at the market.
An art fair. I love t! There were some amazing artisans and pieces available here.
Here’s something interesting I just discovered from wandering around the building. A grow room that’s like an indoor greenhouse. And they are affiliated with the community garden mom & I have been going to. How awesome!
Outside we found they have a children’s art studio. There was an art and yoga camp for kids. ..and check out the apple tree dripping with apples just outside! (Mmm.. we know what we are going to do with these!)
Fun playground. Perfect for a hot summer day!
And now, to the kitchen!
I don’t have a lot of photos to share for this recipe. But truly, it’s so delicious and we’ve switched out the butter or margarine for coconut oil. I’ve been using coconut oil a lot lately.
Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has abundant health benefits. Here are a few of the most popular ones:
Coconut oil is great for the brain and have been shown to help reverse Alzheimers.
It’s anti-viral, anti-fungal and helps to eliminate candida in the body.
Coconut oil is wonderful for the skin and strengthens hair.
It’s been shown to help reverse diabetes and it also preserves muscle mass while promoting weight loss.
So it makes a great substitute in our apple crisp recipe. We’re also switching out brown sugar for coconut (or maple) sugar.
Healthier Apple Crisp Recipe
Directions
5 or 6 Apples – peeled, cored, and sliced ¼ “ thick
optional: 2 cups Berries – add for Apple Berry Crisp|
¾ cup Maple or Coconut sugar
¾ cup Rolled oats
½ cup Oat flour – ground oats
¼ cup Coconut oil – softened
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Maple syrup
Directions
Heat the oven to 350°F and oil baking dish with coconut butter.
Combine the apples, a half cup of maple syrup and teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl and toss to coat. Place the apples in the prepared baking dish and set aside. Next mix together the maple or coconut sugar, oats, oat flour, remaining cinnamon, salt and coconut oil until evenly combined. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the apples, lightly press in and bake for about 50 minutes until apples are cooked and topping is crispy. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving.
Makes one 8” x 8” baking tray. Double ingredients for a 9” x 13” tray.
Apple crisp is always a favorite and the maple and cinnamon is so delicious. You can add chopped walnuts to the topping also for a little extra crunch,and more nutritional impact.
Enjoy!
To your glowing health,
