After remaking my Peanut Butter Oat Bran Muffins a few weeks ago, I decided to makeover another of my favorite-but-not-perfected recipes – Peanut Butter Apple Crisp. While the original version was tasty and included a good dose of protein, the new (slightly simpler) version is…well, better.
peanut butter apple crisp.
(no-bake, yields one serving)
ingredients:
- 1 medium apple, sliced thin
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup regular oats
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour **
- sprinkle of stevia/sweetener of choice (optional)
directions: Sprinkle the sliced apple with cinnamon and sweetener and cook one of two ways: 1) via microwave for 90 seconds or 2) on the stovetop in a greased pan, on medium heat for 5-10 minutes (this gives the apples more of a caramelized flavor than the microwave does). Transfer apple slices to a bowl.
In a separate bowl, microwave the coconut oil and peanut butter for 30 seconds. Stir well to combine, then mix in the oats, then the coconut flour. Top the apples with the “crisp” mixture.
The main difference between this version and the old one is that I exchanged the granola for regular oats, which I think lent to a better texture. I also replaced the protein powder with the much-preferred flavor of coconut flour (honestly, protein powder kind of grosses me out these days).
** If you’re not familiar with coconut flour, I highly suggest you try it! It’s a healthy wheat alternative that’s high in fiber and has a delicious, coconutty flavor. I get Bob’s Red Mill brand, which can usually be found at most health food stores.
I definitely prefer this version compared to the first. Nixing the granola and protein powder placed the focus back where it should be: on the classic apple + peanut butter combo.
Recipe makeover numero dos – check!
Is anyone else sort of grossed out by protein powder?
Did you eat apples + peanut butter growing up? (I’m convinced that parents came up with it to get kids to eat produce…)
This looks awesome! I’m not grossed out by protein powder. I like it actually!
protein powder…i use very!!! little of it. As in, i can go for months without having any. I can’t digest it well and i get a tummy ache, even brown rice. Dairy or soy, outta the question!
I have a no bake/ raw vegan apple crumble recipe that’s soo easy that’s my go to.
I love the looks of your recipe!
AHHHHHHHH I am trying this the minute I get to a kitchen..two of my fav foods in one recipe! pb and apple…sounds delish
and protein powder ..I’ve never tried ..it seems chunky? haha
I actually really like adding protein powder to recipes. I sometimes use protein to replace the sugar in recipes and use stevia to sweeten.
I actually do like protein powder, but some of them do have that weird taste to them. I loooove Tera’s Whey - its all natural and has some of the best flavors ever. I actually just made myself a green smoothie for lunch using their Bourbon Vanilla - mmm!
That looks amazing! Will have to try it sometime.
This looks great! And super easy, which I love.
I’m used to not be a huge fan of protein powder until I found Lifetime Life Basic’s Vanilla Protein Powder. It’s so good!
I love coconut flour! And love protein powder!!!! I love sunwarriror! great recipe!
That looks so good! I love apples and peanut butter! I eat that as dessert almost every night. The other night I caught my boyfriend eating it too! I guess I’m rubbing off on him.
So good!
Its super hard to find a good protein powder that doesn’t make you want to gag. I never had apples and PB as a kid, but I’ve made up for that in my adult years!
Um, love! This will definitely be a go-to for me next year! I love love love my protein powder, I get Vega Sport Vanilla and it is NEVER chalky and tastes like cookie dough/a milkshake. I use it every morning!
Peanut flour is another one of my faveskies, and yes I used to eat SO many apples with peanut butter! I agree:)
I don’t hate protein powder, but I’m not a huge fan of the grainy or powdery texture.
And I loved apples and peanut butter growing up, but not as much as apples and cheddar cheese. So good.
oh, you! always finding a way to make me hungry right after I finish a meal. bahhh.
I actually adore protein powder.. what kind do you use?? I recommend MRM if you’re looking for a good one!
p.s. can I still take you up on that offer for a healthy living chat? I need helpskiiii.
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OF COURSE!!! ah, I just realized that I failed miserably at going on gchat (I tend to sneak on and off because it becomes distracting during work, ha!). Email me?!
Hope all is well babygirl. xoxo G
You could put PB on anything and I’d probably eat it. But I also love apples so it’s I’m WINNING as Charlie Sheen would say
oooo girl YUMMAYYY!!!! and congrats on your job!! The Lord blesses His children- u deserve it!
I still eat apples and peanut butter as a snack
I can’t wait to make this recipe!
This looks great! I definitely want to try coconut flour AND coconut butter!!
This looks SO good! And I’m def. going to buy some coconut flour soon!
I’m not a huge fan of protein powder. It makes things taste chalky to me. Your new-and-improved recipe looks great!
I defiantly don’t enjoy protein powder. It has to be really well hidden in my food or drink in order for me to stomach it.
Ooh, this looks soo GOOD, Gracie! My mom taught me the joys of peanut butter. We ate apples with pb, carrots with pb and celery with pb.
This looks amazing! xo
Thanks for the reminder that I need to make this!
I love how it’s so fast to make!
I’m not grossed out by protein powder, but I don’t use it because I don’t feel like I need it. I get tons of protein already and our bodies just pee out any extra.
I’ve been on the lookout for some coconut flour recently actually. Your recipe looks great.
Wow-this looks delicious! I bought coconut oil for the first time a few weeks ago, but haven’t used it yet, so maybe this will be my 1st recipe using it:) Thanks for sharing!
sounds delicious! so happy i have apples in my fridge to make this right now
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wow- yummy! i want to make this right now!!
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This looks divine! I can’t wait to try it!
i only have whey after I lift in the gym…but thats it…iw ould MUCH rather have real food it also fills me up longer! that looks delicious! never tried coconut flour, but I know I want to soon!
I used to use a 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder in my oatmeal every morning. It actually made the oatmeal taste sweet! I just finished the huge container last week and have switched over to soy milk (which has the same amount of protein as the powder I was using). I definitely miss the sweet taste but stevia has solved that problem.
I used to love apples and peanut butter, but there is something about it I can’t stand now. It’s something about the moistness and crunchiness of the apple with the peanut butter that bothers me. I prefer banana and peanut butter any day! I bet eating it in the form of apple crisp would be waaay better since the apples get all soft.
DROOL! Apples and PB is one of my favourite combos… and apple crisp? yum! I must give this a go!
I’m Flo by the way, nice to meet you and loooving your blog!
MmM!! This looks awesome Gracie!
I am not a huge protein powder fan. I only use this very ONE kindd that I put in green monsters if Its supposed to replace a meal or if I am super hungry or dire need of protein.
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This looks great! I love that you used coconut flour! I have been on a serious coconut flour kick lately!
I’m not grossed out at all by protein powder…as long as it’s a good quality one. I have had some pretty icky ones in the past!
As a kid, I think I dipped my apples in caramel sauce more often than peanut butter!
Not anymore! Nowadays, I have a bit of apple in my peanut butter if you know what I mean! 
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