Gut Friendly Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp
Warm, bubbling apples beneath a golden, crunchy topping — this dessert hits every comfort note without leaning on refined sugar, gluten-heavy flour, or anything that tends to upset a sensitive digestive system. The filling gets its silky, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than cornstarch, which is a gentler thickener that plays nicely with gut-conscious eating. Almond flour and rolled oats form the base of the topping, bringing fiber and healthy fats that feel satisfying without being heavy. A double hit of cinnamon and a touch of ground ginger give the whole dish a warmth that goes beyond flavor — both spices have long been associated with digestive comfort. The real surprise is the dark chocolate folded into the crisp topping; at 70% cacao or higher, it adds a slightly bitter, rich contrast to the sweet maple-glazed apples that makes this feel genuinely indulgent. Coconut oil binds everything together and crisps up beautifully in the oven, so you get that satisfying crunch in every bite. It's the kind of dessert that's easy to justify going back for seconds.
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6 servings
For the apple filling
- 5 medium apples (about 2 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
For the oat-almond topping
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, ground ginger, arrowroot starch, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated, then spread them in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
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