Single-Serve High-Protein Apple Crisp

A warm, bubbling apple crisp that’s secretly packed with plant-based protein? Yes, the dream is real — and it fits in a single ramekin. This air-fried beauty delivers caramelized cinnamon apples under a golden, buttery oat crumble boosted with clean-label, smooth almond + chickpea protein from Wellious protein. Cozy fall energy in under 15 minutes.

🍏 Single-Serve Air Fryer Apple Crisp Recipe

Ingredients (1 serving)

For the apples

• 1 medium apple, peeled + diced

• 1–2 tsp maple syrup (or sweetener)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Tiny pinch of salt

• Optional: 1–2 tsp water if your apple is dry

Protein crisp topping

• 2 tbsp rolled oats

• 1 scoop Wellious Protein (vanilla or unflavored)
  

• 1 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)

• 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil (melted)

• 1–2 tsp maple syrup or brown sugar alt

• Pinch of cinnamon

• Optional: dash of vanilla

🔥 How to Make It

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
   Warm, golden crisp vibes begin here.

2. Toss the diced apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Transfer to a 4–6 oz ramekin.

   • Add 1 tsp water if the apples aren’t very juicy.

3. Mix the topping: oats, protein powder, almond flour, melted butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon.

   • You want a sticky crumble.

   • Too dry? Add a splash of almond milk.

4. Crumble over the apples — don’t pack it down.

5. Air fry 10–14 minutes at 350°F.

   • Topping should be golden.

   • Apples should be soft, warm, and caramelized.

6. Let it sit for 2 minutes so the juices thicken.

   • Optional: add a spoonful of vanilla Greek yogurt for extra protein + dessert energy.

💬 Why This Apple Crisp Works

A classic crisp can skew sugary and buttery, but this version leans wholesome while still giving that warm, nostalgic flavor.

• High-protein topping thanks to Wellious’ almond + chickpea protein — no gritty texture and no cakey crumble.

• Naturally plant-based with easy swaps.

• Air fryer convenience means dessert in minutes.

• Built for single servings, perfect for late-night sweet cravings or a quick healthy snack.

🍂 Tips, Swaps & Variations

• Best apples: Honeycrisp or Pink Lady bring the most flavor.

• Make it dairy-free: Use coconut oil and plant-based yogurt.

• Add crunch: Sprinkle in crushed pecans or pumpkin seeds.

• Lower sugar: Swap maple syrup for monk fruit or honey.

• Extra cozy: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the apple mixture.

And for more recipe inspiration, don’t forget to swing by the Wellious Pinterest page.

❓ FAQs

Can this apple crisp be made in the oven?

Yes — bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes until the topping is golden and the apples are soft.

Final Thoughts

This High-Protein Apple Crisp is everything we want in a fall treat — warm, cinnamon-y comfort with a secretly healthy twist. It’s naturally sweetened, loaded with fiber and clean plant-based protein, and somehow still tastes like dessert your grandma would approve of. Whether you’re team breakfast-for-dessert or dessert-for-breakfast, this one fits the agenda.

Fair warning: leftovers disappear fast. You might want to… you know… double it.

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👇 Full step-by-step Apple Crisp video below! 🍎✨