Apple Crisp Cookie Cups {Gluten Free + Dairy Free + Refined Sugar Free}

Add a twist to a classic apple crisp with this fall-inspired cookie cups recipe! These little apple crisp cookie cups combine everything we love about fall baking while being gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free!

Ok friends, when you make this healthy apple crisp cookie cups recipe, please make sure you are not alone because they are dan.ge.rous! You will be tempted to eat two or ten.

This fall-inspired cookie cups recipe combines everything we love about fall baking!

Imagine warm, soft cooked apples with a good dose of cinnamon and some maple syrup. All of that, in crispy oat cookie cups.

I think “OMG” is the best word to describe how I feel about these homemade cookie cups.

The best part is that these apple crisp filled cookie cups are not even bad for you (as far as treats can go!).

They are treats for sure, but only sweetened with unprocessed nutritious ingredients – hello coconut sugar and maple syrup! – and made with coconut oil that’s loaded with nutrients.

But honestly, my favorite part is the way it makes your kitchen smell. So delicious and comforting!

It was a pretty dull and raining day when I made this cookie cups recipe and they instantly lifted my mood. That’s what I love about fall baking, it makes you feel all cozy! Enjoy 🙂

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Apple Crisp Cookie Cups {Gluten-free + Dairy-free + Refined sugar-free}

Add a twist to a classic apple crisp with this fall-inspired cookie cups recipe! These little apple crisp cookie cups combine everything we love about fall baking while being gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple crisp, cookie cups, glutenfree

Prep Time 45 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 12 cookie cups

Calories 250 kcal

Author Marie

Ingredients

Cookie cups:

• 1 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup almond meal
• 1/4 cup tapioca or arrowroot starch
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup coconut oil liquefied (+ more to grease)
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Filling:

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 2 apples small dice (about 2 heaping cups of diced apples)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F/ 175C degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oats, almond meal, tapioca or arrowroot starch, coconut sugar, sea salt, and baking soda. Stir until well combined, then stir in coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir well to combine.
3. Grease a standard muffin pan, then roll dough into 12 equal balls, and add to a muffin pan. Chill for 15-20 minutes, then shape the dough into “cups”, using a shot glass to press dough’s center. O

4. Once all dough is shaped, bake them for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Halfway through baking, remove pan and use a shot glass to reinforce the “cups”. Let cool for 20 minutes.

5. In the meantime, make the filling: Sautee coconut oil and diced apples over medium-high heat, stirring often. Once apples begin to soften, add maple, water, vanilla, spices, and salt.

6.  Continue stirring often over medium heat until apples are tender, but not mushy. Once the apples look syrupy and softened, remove from heat and divide evenly among cookie cups. Serve immediately!

Recipe Notes

These will soften a lot in the 2nd day because of the apples - they’re still great, but they are best eaten on the first day!

Nutrition Facts

Apple Crisp Cookie Cups {Gluten-free + Dairy-free + Refined sugar-free}

Amount Per Serving (1 cookie cup)

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Cholesterol 13mg 4%

Sodium 340mg 14%

Potassium 95mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 29g 10%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 0.7%

Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 3.5%

Iron 5.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.