Single Serve Healthy Apple Crisp
This single serve healthy apple crisp is made with apples, oats, nuts, and maple syrup. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and the perfect fall dessert for one!
Apple Crisp for One? Yes, Please!
Apple picking season is here which means I’m making all the apple things: air fryer apples, apple pie overnight oats, healthy apple bread, and now this cozy single serve apple crisp.
Sometimes you just need apple crisp, but not a whole pan of it. Anyone else get that craving, like just one warm bite?
Well, this recipe is the perfect solution! Made with only one apple and baked in a little ramekin for you to enjoy all to yourself (or share…if you’re feeling generous).
Featured Review
This is the most perfect dessert! It was so easy and quick to make! I will definitely make again! I substituted the walnuts for pecans and it almost tasted like a pecan pie! Will look forward to making a big batch for my family!
— Julia
This recipe is adapted from my healthy apple crisp which is my most loved recipe every fall with over 5 million views and countless 5-star ratings. So I scaled it down to an individual portion, making it perfect for when apple cravings hit but you don’t want to commit to a full dessert.
This may be a hot take, but I’ll pick apple crisp over apple pie any day, and it’s 100% because of the crunchy topping. Picture warm spiced apples under that crispy topping and a scoop of melty vanilla ice cream on top…fall magic!
Like all my recipes, this apple crisp is vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Let’s dive in!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No leftovers: You get just enough for one serving — no need to finish a whole pan.
- Wholesome ingredients: Apples, oats, nuts, and maple syrup keep this crisp better-for-you without sacrificing flavor. You know what they say, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”.
- Quick + easy + affordable: Smaller portions mean faster bake time and fewer ingredients needed.
- All the fall coziness: The same great flavor as my viral apple crisp, just made mini!
Ingredients Needed
Only a few simple ingredients are needed to make this individual-sized apple crisp:
- Apples: Honeycrisp are my favorite apples to bake with because of their crisp texture and sweetness, but Gala or Granny Smith work beautifully too.
- Rolled Oats: For that golden, crunchy topping. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Almond Flour: Adds a moist texture and slightly nutty flavor.
- Walnuts: For crunch. Pecans or sliced almonds are great swaps.
- Maple Syrup: Adds natural sweetness and warm maple flavor.
- Vegan Butter: Helps the topping get crispy and golden. Coconut oil works too.
- Vanilla Extract: For warmth and depth.
- Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
If you love single serve recipes, then you definitely have to try my single serve chocolate chip cookie or single serve healthy peach crisp.
How To Make Single Serve Apple Crisp
This recipe is super easy to make and nearly impossible to mess up!
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prep the apple: Peel (if desired) and thinly slice the apple. Add the apple slices to a small ramekin and toss with maple syrup and cinnamon.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the oats, almond flour, walnuts, softened vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until crumbly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sliced apples.
- Bake: Cover with tinfoil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove the tinfoil and bake for another 20 minutes, until the apples are soft and bubbly and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Serve: Enjoy warm topped with vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of peanut butter, or a dollop of yogurt. Enjoy!
Megan’s Tips for the Best Apple Crisp
- Pick the right apple: Honeycrisp are my favorite, but Granny Smith and Gala are delicious too.
- Switch it up: Not in an apple mood? Try making a single serve crisp using pears, peaches, or berries!
- Prevent over-browning: If your topping browns before the apples finish, cover it with foil until fully baked.
- Serve warm: It’s best enjoyed warm right out of the oven (especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!)
Serving Suggestions
- Classic à la mode: Warm apple crisp + vanilla ice cream = perfection.
- With nut butter: Drizzle peanut butter or almond butter for a cozy snack (my personal fave!).
- For breakfast: Top with yogurt or layer into a parfait for apple crisp for breakfast!
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Single Serve Healthy Apple Crisp
Equipment
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 apple, I use Honeycrisp
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Topping
- 4 tablespoons rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, or other nuts of choice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon softened vegan butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, optional
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prep the apple: Peel (if desired) and thinly slice the apple. Add the apple slices to a small ramekin and toss with maple syrup and cinnamon.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the oats, almond flour, walnuts, softened vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until crumbly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sliced apples.
- Bake: Cover with tinfoil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove the tinfoil and bake for another 20 minutes, until the apples are soft and bubbly and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Serve: Enjoy warm topped with vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of peanut butter, or a dollop of yogurt. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Pick the right apple: Honeycrisp are my favorite, but Granny Smith and Gala are delicious too.
- Switch it up: Not in an apple mood? Try making a single serve crisp using pears, peaches, or berries!
- Prevent over-browning: If your topping browns before the apples finish, cover it with foil until fully baked.
Delicious! Easy to make. I made it with honey crisp and with Granny Smith. The Granny Smith was just like apple pie. Both are good.
So glad you enjoyed it, Nicki! Thanks so much for sharing your review 🥰 hopefully you’ll try the full-serving apple crisp next!
Absolutely amazing!
So happy you loved it! Thanks for sharing your review 🙂
This tasty little treat is just delightful. It’s perfect for when you want a sweet dessert without all the fuss definitely will satisfy your sweet tooth. I want to make seven at a time and have one ready on hand. I could eat a whole bowl of just the topping!! Just yummy!
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Aww, I’m so happy to hear you love this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing your review, Pat 🙂
My crisp wasn’t crisp I don’t think it even cooked it was all powdery and followed your recipe to the T… any help or recommendations I want to make this again with perfection
Hi Kimberly, thanks for trying the recipe and sharing your feedback! Since you didn’t substitute any ingredients, it might be due to the baking time or ramekin size. My ramekin is about 4.5 inches across—if yours was smaller, that may have prevented the crisp from baking evenly. What size ramekin did you use? Also, did you remove the tinfoil and bake it for the extra 20 minutes uncovered? That really helps get it crispy, so maybe try baking it uncovered for longer. It always comes out super crispy for me. I hope this helps and best of luck next time!
It was delicious. I love apple pie but I thought trying to loose weight I had to forgive it. I still get the taste with this
Thank you for the kind review, Tara! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed this healthier apple crisp recipe. Happy fall! xo
Is there any substitute for the butter? Could you use applesauce?
Applesauce should work, or you can use melted coconut oil or any other oil. Enjoy!
If I wanted to make a family size version of this in an 8″ pan, would I need to quadruple the recipe?
Hi Kristina, I have a full serving recipe already, here is the recipe. Enjoy 🙂
This apple crisp was awesome I can’t wait to have this again delicious!
I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed this single serve apple crisp, Jerry!
Perfect- love that it’s single serving. I topped it with ice cream. As a GF DF girl i appreciate this recipe
I’m so happy to hear you loved it, Shannon! Thank you for the kind review and star rating! xo
This is the most perfect dessert! It was so easy and quick to make! I will definitely make again! I substituted the walnuts for pecans and it almost tasted like a pecan pie! Will look forward to making a big batch for my family!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Julia! I love the idea of using pecans – sounds delicious! I have a full serving healthy apple crisp recipe you can enjoy with the whole family. I hope they love it as much as you do! Thank you for the lovely review, xo