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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Desserts

    Low Sugar Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

    Published: Jan 16, 2017 · Modified: May 2, 2017 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Low in sugar apple cobbler - Delicious, juicy, saucy apples under a sugar-free oat-based biscuit topping. Nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free.

    Low Sugar Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

    Geez la weez, the weather here has been d-r-e-a-r-y.

    With almost two solid days of rain (and by 'rain', I mean gray drizzle), I am ready for the sun to be shining again!

    Believe it or not, I used to love rainy days. After a brief stint living in Oregon, however, I quickly realized that said weather was not for me.

    This kind of oppressive gloom calls for a treat! Who am I kidding, every day I look for a reason to have a treat. 🙂

    Low Sugar Cinnamon Apple CobblerSaucy apples!

    Next to single serve chocolate cakes, fruit-based desserts are next on the list of 'treats I love'.

    Given that I have made a crisp and a crumble, it was high time for a cobbler!

    If you're like me, maybe you're wondering the difference between the three?

    Quick and dirty, a cobbler typically has a biscuit topping, while crisps and crumbles are similar, but crumbles don't contain oats. Oops! Too bad I didn't know that before creating my version.

    Let's chat for a moment about this cobbler.

    When I served it to the fam, it went down fast.

    It was loved by all, old and young, and the best part....the entire recipe only has ONE tablespoon of added sweetener!

    Low Sugar Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

    With ingredients that are naturally sweet, like apple, oats, and cinnamon, there really is no need for more.

    If you choose to top it with a dollop of iced or whipped cream, there's even less need for sweeteners.

    The apple base on this is awesome, thanks to the addition of an arrowroot slurry. The slurry creates a thick sauce that's very reminiscent of traditional apple pie.

    I love the other recipes, but I think this one is my favorite!

    Low Sugar Cinnamon Apple Cobbler
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    Low Sugar Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

    Low Sugar Cinnamon Apple Cobbler
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Cobbler
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 333kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    For the apples:

    • 4 apples , sliced thin (I use a red variety)
    • 6 T. water
    • 1 T. arrowroot
    • 1 T. coconut sugar
    • dash sea salt
    • 1 t. lemon juice
    • 1 t. cinnamon
    • ⅛ t. nutmeg
    • 1 t. vanilla extract

    For the topping:

    • 1 c. oat flour
    • ⅛ t. sea salt
    • 1 ½ t. baking powder
    • 1 t. cinnamon
    • 3 T. coconut oil
    • ¼ c. milk of your choice
    • 1 egg (or another 1/4 cup of milk)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, mix the water, arrowroot, sugar, lemon juice, spices, salt, and vanilla.
    • Toss the mixture with the apple slices and pour them into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
    • To make the cobbler topping, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
    • Cut in the oil until the mix is pebbly in appearance.
    • Lightly beat the egg (if using) with the milk.
    • Add it (or 1/2 cup of milk total if not using the egg) to the flour.
    • Mix until all dry ingredients are moistened.
    • Dollop the batter evenly atop the apples (see picture below).
    • Bake the cobbler for 30 minutes.
    • Cool, cut, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Fat: 13.5 g Carbs: 52 g Sugar: 26.5 g Protein: 5.2 g; Nutrition facts based on using unsweetened almond milk. WW SmartPoints: 15

    Nutrition

    Calories: 333kcal

    Notes:

    I've tried the topping with and without the egg and am pleased by both. I like the extra protein the egg adds, so I opt to add it.

    Raw biscuit dollops...

    Low Sugar Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

    If you try this or any other recipe, please let me know how you like it!

    Shared with: Full Plate Thursday, Allergy-Free Thursday

     

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Vanessa

      January 18, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      Can I used flour instead of oat flour? I’m almost out of oats and can’t make enough oat flour from what I have left.

      Reply
    2. CindyLu

      May 02, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      This is my favorite new recipe! Words can't do this recipe justice, so all i can say is... YUMMY

      Reply
    3. Miz Helen

      February 07, 2017 at 10:35 am

      I just pinned your delicious Cobbler! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, hope you have a great day and hope to see you again soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    4. Claudia

      January 17, 2017 at 8:50 am

      I think you are the only person that is doing truly low sugar recipes ? It does not matter if you look at sugar free, vegan, paleo or keto they all have massive amounts of suagr replacements. It really is such a shame that people do not realise if you cut right back then eat something like this you get the same sugar hit when you sart eating it, also vegetables taste so sweet. In the UK they used to use parsnips as a sweetener before sugar arrived !
      Now if only I could find a nice chewy cookie.... sigh.

      Reply
    5. Claudia

      January 17, 2017 at 8:44 am

      So made this last night I did not put the coconut sugar in (more used to cooking apples so eating apples are sweet enough) also used almonds instaed of oats so cut down the milk.
      Very nice thank you. I have got dehydrated peaches from the summer now I know what to do with them MMmmm

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 17, 2017 at 12:00 pm

        I'm so happy you liked it Claudia! I'll keep a good chewy cookie recipe in mind as something to work on. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Laura

      January 16, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      I'm with you on the 'don't need a reason to have a treat!' Especially when a treat is nourishing and satisfying. Yay for finding a recipe the whole family enjoys 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 17, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        Thanks Laura! It is nice to please the whole family. I don't get that very often!

        Reply
    7. Sharon

      January 16, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      You are so lucky in the US to have sunny options! In Canada, your options for winter is choosing either rain or snow, snow, snow. Counting the days until spring. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 17, 2017 at 12:02 pm

        Lol, that is truly horrible Sharon. I hope spring comes soon for you! ♥

        Reply
    8. Claudia

      January 16, 2017 at 8:06 am

      Oh yes and ive got over 3 bags of apples

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 16, 2017 at 8:41 am

        I hope you like it if you try it Claudia!

        Reply

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