MSG Free Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp
Warm, bubbling apple filling crowned with a golden oat-almond crunch and pockets of melted dark chocolate — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes people hover near the oven. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward: fresh apples, maple syrup, coconut oil, almond flour, raw almonds, and a good 70% cacao dark chocolate that brings deep, bittersweet richness without any additives or flavor enhancers to worry about. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling naturally, and a little lemon juice and warm spices do all the heavy lifting on flavor — no shortcuts, no packets, no mystery. For anyone navigating monosodium glutamate sensitivities, the real win here is how clean the ingredient list is from start to finish, since processed desserts and even some chocolate products can sneak in unwanted additives. The topping bakes into something genuinely crunchy and satisfying, with the chopped almonds and oats clumping together in that perfect crisp-not-soggy way. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven so the filling sets up just enough to scoop cleanly into bowls. Serve it as-is or with a dollop of something creamy on top — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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