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Healthy Apple Cobbler Recipe

★★★★★ 32 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin9/11/20

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Healthy Apple Cobbler is easy to make from scratch and is the perfect for dessert! Made gluten-free and with no refined sugar, this dessert features fresh juicy apples and lots of naturally sweet flavor. Add a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream on top, and you’re set!

apple cobbler with two spoons and ice cream

The most delicious baked apple dessert

Who here is an apple dessert lover? I know for me, I’ll take anything and everything that includes ripe, juicy apples. Apple pies? Yes. Apple cakes? Yes. Apple cobblers? Double yes. If it has apples, I want to try it!

Though, I’m sure this is obvious as evidenced by the many apple recipes on my website (and yes, for those of you wondering, that includes many apple pie recipes).

For this recipe, however, I’m taking a note from childhood and whipping up a delicious apple cobbler that’s undeniably flavorful and delicious. It’s easy to make, consists of only two parts, and is totally worth every second of prep time. Grab your honey crisp apples, and let’s get started!

apple cobbler on plate with ice cream

Ingredients in apple crumble cobbler

This recipe consists of two sections: the apple filling and the crumbly top layer. For each part you’ll use a number of ingredients chosen to provide the most flavor and the most nutrients. I stuck to ingredients that were as whole as possible in order to create a healthier apple cobbler option!

Apple Filling:

  • Apples (I used honey crisp)
  • Lemon juice
  • Maple syrup
  • Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)

Cobbler Topping:

  • Rolled oats
  • Almond flour
  • Salt
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla
  • Maple syrup
  • Coconut oil (melted)

Tools needed for this recipe

Though a simple recipe, you will need a good number of kitchen tools in order to prepare all of the ingredients properly. Here’s a list of what you’ll need:

  • Baking dish
  • Nonstick spray
  • Cutting board
  • Knife (or vegetable slicer)
  • Two mixing bowls
  • Stirring utensil
  • Aluminum foil

For measuring, you will need the following sizes: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/2 cup, 2/3 cup, and 1 cup.

apple cobbler in dish

How to make healthy apple cobbler

Healthy apple cobbler doesn’t require a baking degree. In fact, it’s so simple that when you make it once, you can probably make it again with your eyes closed! It essentially involves simply slicing the apples, mixing them with other ingredients, and making the crumble. Then, just bake!

First, preheat the oven to 350F and grease a baking dish. I used an 11×8 pan, but any size will work.

Next, peel, core, and slice the apples to about 1/8 inch thick per slice.

Toss the slices in a mixing bowl with the lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and arrowroot powder. Then, set aside while preparing the crumble.

In a bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Pour in the maple syrup and melted coconut oil. Stir until well combined.

Pour the apples into the greased baking dish, including the liquid in the bottom of the bowl.

Add dollops of the cobbler mixture onto the apples, evenly dispersing and covering as much of the top as possible.

Bake for 45 minutes. If the top starts to brown too early, cover with aluminum foil.

Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream!

What to serve with cobbler

We serve our healthy apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream. The coldness pairs perfectly with the warmth of the cobbler… it’s basically a cozy hug in a bowl!

Don’t forget to add whipped cream or even a caramel drizzle for extra happiness.

apple cobbler with ice cream in dish

How to store leftover apple cobbler

I recommend enjoying apple cobbler within 4 hours of removing from the oven for the best taste! However, you may have extras. These leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator, either in a sealed container or in the original baking dish with aluminum foil on top.

For best results, heat up individual leftovers in the microwave before enjoying.

More apple desserts to try

Can’t get enough of apple dishes this time of year? I can’t either! Here are some delicious recipes to satisfy all of your apple cravings. Enjoy!

  • Healthier Apple Crisp
  • Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
  • Healthy Mini Apple Pies
  • Gluten Free Apple Crumble Pie
apple cobbler on plate with ice cream
apple cobbler with ice cream in dish
★★★★★ 4.9 from 32 reviews

Healthy Apple Cobbler Recipe

Healthy Apple Cobbler is easy to make from scratch and is the perfect for dessert! Made gluten-free and with no refined sugar, this dessert features fresh juicy apples and lots of naturally sweet flavor. Add a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream on top, and you’re set!

Prep: 15Cook: 45Total: 1 hour
Yield 12 servings 1x
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Ingredients

Apple filling

  • 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin (I used Honeycrisp)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)

Cobbler topping:

  • 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a baking dish. I used an 11×8 pan.
  2. Peel, core, and slice your apples about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Toss slices in mixing bowl with lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and arrowroot powder. Set aside while preparing crumble.
  4. In a bowl, mix together oats, almond flour, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  5. Pour in maple syrup and melted coconut oil. Stir until well combined.
  6. Pour apples into greased baking dish, including the liquid in the bottom of the bowl.
  7. Add dollops of cobbler mixture onto apples, evenly dispersing and covering as much of the top as possible.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, covering top halfway through with aluminum foil if starting to brown.
  9. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: gluten-free, dessertMethod: bake
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  1. anusha says

    Posted on 1/13 at 3:31 pm

    This is my favorite apple cobbler recipe ever!! It’s so easy to make and tastes amazing. The combination of almond flour and oats makes the PERFECT crust. It goes really well with almond butter and yogurt/ice cream for a cozy breakfast or dessert!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:40 am

      Hi Anusha, I am so happy you enjoyed it and yum!!!

      Reply
  2. Ashley Saxon says

    Posted on 1/3 at 3:21 pm

    This cobbler was so good! Such a yummy satisfying dessert that wasn’t too sweet!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:25 pm

      Hi Ashley, I am so happy you loved it!

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    Posted on 12/13 at 2:42 pm

    The BEST! So easy and so yummy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/14 at 2:20 pm

      Hi Amanda, I am so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  4. Jordan says

    Posted on 12/1 at 2:47 pm

    Great recipe as always! Brought it to Thanksgiving and everyone devoured it more so then the pie! So easy to make with great flavor

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/1 at 3:49 pm

      Hi Jordan, I am so happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Rachael says

    Posted on 11/25 at 1:28 pm

    Hi Erin!
    I LOVE all your recipes now that I have some dietary restrictions due to some stomach issues. I wanted to ask you how you would suggest baking this a day in advance…bake normally and just reheat the next day? Or do you not think it would reheat well? Just curious if you’ve ever prepped this ahead of time.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alison says

      Posted on 11/25 at 2:12 pm

      Also wondering if this can be made ahead and then cooked after Thanksgiving dinner? Otherwise it might be a lot to do at that point. Can I at least have the apple mixture ready to go?

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 11/30 at 4:34 pm

        Hi Alison, the apples may brown, so I would just bake it and then reheat later. Let me know how it comes out!

    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/30 at 4:34 pm

      Hi Rachael, thank you for your kind words and yes you can reheat later. Let me know how it comes out!!

      Reply
  6. Becky says

    Posted on 11/23 at 11:17 am

    What would be the best flour substitute for the almond flour in this recipe? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/23 at 7:14 pm

      Hi Becky, you could use any flour you’d like- white, whole wheat, oat, etc. Before you bake just be sure to check the ratio because some flours are not a 1:1 ratio. Let me know what flour you use and how it comes out! 

      Reply
  7. Rosie Sweet says

    Posted on 11/18 at 12:27 am

    Delicious! Followed the recipe and threw some chopped pecans on topped. Ran out of maple syrup half way through and used honey. Very easy and delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/18 at 8:26 pm

      Hi Rosie, I am so happy you enjoyed it and made it your own! That sounds great with pecans!

      Reply
  8. Erin Brown says

    Posted on 11/6 at 5:49 pm

    I stumbled across this recipe cause I’m always looking for healthier desserts that use maple syrup and coconut oil! After making it once, I was hooked and I make this all time now! My family LOVES IT!
    I love the blueberry cobbler too. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/10 at 11:45 am

      Hi Erin, thank you so much for sharing! I am thrilled you whole family enjoys it! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Larson says

    Posted on 10/20 at 12:23 pm

    Loved this recipe… I actually had it for breakfast the morning after and enjoyed it cold out of the fridge with yogurt even more! This would make a great addition to the Thanksgiving dessert table.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/21 at 3:40 pm

      Hi Larson, thanks for your kind words! That sounds so good!

      Reply
  10. Katie says

    Posted on 10/20 at 10:27 am

    This recipe is delicious! My teenage daughter who is very critical of my healthy versions of things gobbled it up for “breakfast” and dessert all week long. I made it as written and it was perfect!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/20 at 11:38 am

      Hi Katie, thanks so much for sharing! I am so happy you both enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Megan says

    Posted on 10/13 at 10:06 am

    Second time already making this! We absolutely love it!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/14 at 11:12 am

      Hi Megan, I am so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  12. Carol says

    Posted on 10/12 at 1:50 pm

    This cobbler looks yummy! I have a question though. Do you add the e maple syrup with lemon juice, vanilla etc, or with the coconut oil? The recipe states to add maple syrup in 2 places.
    Thank you

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/14 at 11:20 am

      Hi Carol, thanks so much for your kind words! You use it in two places because it is part of the crumble and the apple filling.

      Reply
  13. Lauren says

    Posted on 10/6 at 3:36 pm

    Wow this is SOOoo good. It is so super cinnamony comforting and I love the sweet crunchy topping. Maybe I just didn’t slice enough apples, but I was obsessed with my filling to topping ratio (ton of filling to less apple haha). I think I will have to make this again for thanksgiving because man it’s a banger!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/7 at 2:06 pm

      Hi Lauren, I am so glad you enjoyed it so much!

      Reply
  14. Noha Mosellhy says

    Posted on 10/6 at 2:25 pm

    Can I substitute the almond flour for whole wheat flour?? Thanks

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/7 at 2:05 pm

      Hi Noha, yes, you can use that instead. Before you bake just be sure to check the ratio because some flours are not a 1:1 ratio. Let me know how it comes out! 

      Reply
  15. Carly Hodge says

    Posted on 9/25 at 12:39 pm

    This apple cobbler is INCREDIBLE! Super easy directions to follow and it came out perfectly! Between this and the apple crisp, I can’t decide which I like more. 10/10 from me!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/1 at 7:54 am

      Hi Carly, thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  16. Danielle says

    Posted on 9/20 at 8:51 pm

    Such a perfect fall recipe! The delicious apple flavor with nutmeg and cinnamon and a crumbly crust hit the spot. Yum!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/21 at 4:56 am

      Hi Danielle, thank you so much!!

      Reply
  17. kamran hussain says

    Posted on 8/11 at 3:44 pm

    great post! Thanks for sharing this healthy recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/12 at 7:26 am

      Hi Kamran! Thanks for your kind words! I am so glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  18. mahi says

    Posted on 8/11 at 3:30 pm

    great! Thanks for sharing this healthy cobbler apple recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/12 at 7:26 am

      Hi! Thanks for your kind words! How did it come out?

      Reply
  19. Brianna says

    Posted on 4/1 at 8:37 pm

    This is SOO GOOD! I’ve never left a review in my life, but I just had to for this one! It was so satisfying and with every bite I took I wondered how is this healthy?! Anyways DEFINITELY a must try!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/6 at 8:38 pm

      Hi Brianna, thank you for your kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Lori says

    Posted on 10/25 at 2:28 pm

    This apple cobbler is delicious and perfect on a Fall day!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/17 at 9:54 am

      Hi Lori, thanks for your kind words! So happy you love it!

      Reply
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