Protein Apple Crisp

Just like the classic favourite only now it's all cleaned up and packed with protein.  You can peel apples if you prefer, however I like to leave the peel on.  There is a lot of good nutrition found in the peel of apples!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In an 8x8 dish combine:
3 cups of diced apple; toss in a splash of lemon juice to prevent from browning (2 large apples or 3 small/medium apples)
3 Tbsp brown sugar substitute (like splenda or sugar twin)
1/2 tsp cinnamon.

Toss mixture until apples are evenly coated.  If you like your apples a little softer, cover with tinfoil and bake for 10 minutes.  If you like your apples to be a little less soft, then skip this step.

Next, start preparing your "crisp" topping.

In a medium sized bowl mix together:
1 cup rolled oats
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon.
Optional: 2 tbsp flax meal
**The protein powder I use is particularly sweet.  If your protein isn't sweet, consider adding 3-4 tbsp of brown sugar substitute to sweeten up this dessert**


In a small dish combine:
1/3 cup honey
1 tbsp molasses
Microwave for 30 seconds; until honey mixture is warm and runny.

Stir honey mixture into oat mixture until well mixed and oats are evenly coated.  Spread evenly over top of apples and continue to bake (uncovered) for an additional 20-25 minutes; until topping starts to turn golden brown.

Let apple crisp cool slightly and serve warm.  If you like ice cream with your apple crisp and feel like indulging just a little top with a scoop of fat free vanilla frozen yogurt.