This prep ahead healthy baked breakfast apple crisp is perfect for busy mornings. As a bonus, it is packed with nourishing foods like apple, chia and Activia probiotic yogurt.

How can you not have a good day when you get to start it with dessert for breakfast!? This simple baked apple crisp is the perfect prep-ahead breakfast and also happens to be packed with some awesome gut-healthy foods!
As a dietitian, I’m always looking for ways to weave in more nutrition without sacrificing the flavour of the dish. One thing that is hard to argue is how much better I feel when my digestion is supported and running smoothly.
Forget the detoxes and cleanses, there are so many ways to help support your body from the inside out. Paying attention and taking care of our digestive health is one thing amongst many others! And luckily, here it comes in the form of a delicious apple breakfast crisp!
What You Need to Make Breakfast Apple Crisp
- Apples
- Lemon Juice
- Chia Seeds
- Cinnamon
- Oats
- Almond Flour
- Maple Syrup
- Coconut Oil
- Salt
- Activia Chia Probiotic Yogurt
That’s it, just 10 delicious whole food ingredients and you’re ready to rock. Having healthy meal prep breakfast recipes like this one helps for an easier day. Find more breakfast ideas here!
As I mentioned, this is the perfect recipe to prep ahead! It keeps well in the fridge and can just be dished up as needed on busy mornings.
How to Store Baked Apple Crisp
Fridge: Stores up to 5 days in the fridge.
Option 1: Let it cool once out of the oven and store right in the baking dish. Just cover with some sort of wrap (I prefer beeswax wraps or reusable silicone covers to be more eco friendly, but plastic wrap or tinfoil will also work!)
Option 2: Store in a large airtight container or store in individual portions for a quick grab and go option!
Freezer: This recipe also freezes well. Freeze crisp up to 3 months. Add yogurt when serving.
Option 1: Store in a large airtight container or individual portions as noted above for fridge storage.
Options 2: Wrap individual portions loosely in parchment paper so they don’t stick . Store in large reusable ziploc-style storage bags.
How to Reheat Baked Apple Crisp
- Oven or Toaster Oven: Run through a couple of “toast” cycles in the toaster oven, or reheat at 350F-400F until heated through (10-15 mins)
- Microwave: cover baked apple crisp and microwave in 30 second intervals until it is warmed through.
Want to know more about the benefits of these ingredients?
We often hear about probiotics, the good bacteria that lives in our gut and help it thrive, but what are just as important are prebiotics.
Prebiotics are food for probiotics and are found in foods like apples, asparagus, garlic, onions and bananas.
So let’s talk about some of the health benefits of these ingredients!
- Great source of probiotics which can contribute to a healthy gut flora
- Source of Calcium for strong bones and teeth
- 4 g of protein per 100g serving
Chia Seeds
- Soluble fiber helps stabilize blood sugars and provide a feeling of satiety
- Also a source of calcium
- Omega 3 fatty acids for anti-inflammatory
Apples
- Prebiotics – some of the fiber in apples act as prebiotics and provide food to help the probiotic bacteria thrive
Oats
- Also high in soluble fiber
- B vitamins help our bodies turn the calories from food into usable energy
Other Prep Ahead Breakfasts You Might Enjoy!
- Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos
- One Bowl Breakfast Power Cookies
- 5 Minute Everyday Green Smoothie
I hope this delicious breakfast makes morning a bit more enjoyable! If you try it, make sure to tag me @lindsaypleskot on social so I can see! And if you loved it, make sure to leave a comment and star rating below! It truly makes my day seeing these recipes come to life in your kitchens!!
PrintNutritious Baked Breakfast Apple Crisp
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 5–6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This prep ahead healthy baked breakfast apple crisp is perfect for busy mornings. As a bonus, it is packed with nourishing foods like apple, chia, and Activia Chia Probiotic Yogurt.
Ingredients
Filling
- 5 large apples (approx 2.5lbs), cut into bite size chunks
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or 1/2 of a lemon)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinammon
Toppings
- 2 cups quick or rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (not melted, leave firm!)
- Pinch of salt
- Activia Chia Probiotic Yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and apple pieces, lemon juice, chia seeds, and cinnamon right into the pan. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, combine oats, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt. Use the back of a fork or your hands to mash the coconut oil into the mixture until it is evenly distributed and forms small clumps. Add mixture to apples and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until apples are soft and bubbling and crisp is nice and golden!
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before digging in, or let it cool completely and store in the fridge to be enjoyed for easy breakfasts!
- To serve, top with yogurt and enjoy!
Notes
- Sweetness: The apple crisp itself if very lightly sweetened. The yogurt adds a nice touch of sweetness but if you like it a bit sweeter, add 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup to the topping ingredients before mixing, or add an additional 1-2 Tbsp to the filling.
- Oats: use quick oats or rolled oats, not steel cut oats
- Almond flour: can be subbed for regular flour
- Coconut oil: can be replaced with butter or vegan butter
- Maple syrup: can replace sugar
- If you want to be extra, add some shredded coconut or chopped nuts to the crumble topping before baking!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: North American
Keywords: apple crisp, meal prep, meal prepping
Jenn Vieira says
Delicious!
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Lindsay says
Thank you Jenn, so happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Laurie Christie says
This recipe is scrumptious! High in fiber, low in sugar and gluten free makes it a huge hit with me. I’ll have to double the recipe to make it last through the week in my home!
★★★★★
Lindsay says
So happy it was a hit Laurie! And I like your idea of doubling it up. You could even freeze half to extend your efforts for some super meal prep! Thanks for sharing!
Barbra Paterson says
Loved this nutritious breakfast as breakfast, as a snack, and as a dessert! It was so easy to get a good bowl full of it before work and with a little plant-based milk, it was delicious. I also threw on a few blueberries.
My husband loved it with a little ice cream for dessert. I love that it makes enough for me to have for several days.
Thank you for sharing this dish.
★★★★★
Lindsay says
Thank you for sharing Barb! This made my day! So happy you’re both able to get so much enjoyment out of this dish and that it’s making those mornings easier! I’m going to have to try with the blueberries and milk. Love this idea!
kelli-rae says
SO YUMMY and so easy to make vegan for me! Thank you! Lindsay is the best!!
★★★★★
Lindsay says
So happy you enjoyed and found it easy to modify to your needs Kelli-Rae! Thanks for sharing!
Ashley G says
I just made the crisp this morning and already have had seconds (maybe even thirds if I’m being honest)…it tastes indulgent without leaving you feel guilty (or yucky!). I added pumpkin seeds and hemp hearts too for some extra love.
★★★★★
Lindsay says
So happy to hear how much you’re loving it Ashley! Love the addition of the pumpkin seeds and hemp hearts! (also great for iron and Omega-3s!) enjoy!
Michelle says
Love this one – I omit the maple syrup on the apples, and only add half to the crumble. Also add ground flax and coconut. With plain yogurt this is delicious!
★★★★★
Lindsay says
Yumm your mods sound DELISH! Thanks for sharing Michelle! I will definitely be trying this with coconut. So happy you’re enjoying it!
Jeanette says
This was so good! Usually I have to put ice cream or whipped cream on apple pie – I think because it can be so sweet I need the cream to tone it down. But this is the perfect amount of sweetness! and soooo easy to make
★★★★★
Lindsay says
Oh so happy to hear this Jeannette! Yay! Happy you found it just the right sweetness and easy to throw together. Enjoy!