Warm, comforting, and naturally sweet, this low calorie apple crisp is a lighter take on one of my favorite classic fall desserts. At under 175 calories per serving, you can enjoy a cozy, homemade dessert without feeling like you need to save it for a special occasion. 

I start making this recipe for my family every August when it’s apple season in Western North Carolina. There are so many options for apple orchards in Hendersonville, NC and surrounding towns. You could spend days going to them all. If you’re heading this way from early August through the end of October, you should definitely add an apple orchard to your list of things to do. Don’t start with a list of 25 — I’ve narrowed it down to the four orchards that every family from this area knows about. They each have their own pros and cons. Read my honest review here.

Back to the low calorie apple crisp: The best part might be the crisp topping! A combination of old-fashioned oats and whole wheat flour creates a hearty, slightly nutty topping that gets golden and crunchy in the oven. Light butter helps bring everything together without making the dessert overly heavy.