Description
A warm, comforting keto-friendly zucchini “apple” crisp, tender spiced zucchini topped with a buttery almond and pecan crumble. All the flavor of apple crisp without the carbs!
Ingredients
Scale
- **For the Filling:**
- 4 medium zucchinis, peeled, seeded, and sliced thin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- **For the Crisp Topping:**
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup brown erythritol (or keto brown sugar substitute)
- 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine zucchini slices, lemon juice, erythritol, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla extract.
- 3. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini softens and begins to resemble cooked apples.
- 4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 5. In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, pecans, coconut, brown erythritol, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
- 6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the zucchini filling.
- 7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- 8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with keto whipped cream or sugar-free vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For best texture, use smaller zucchini and peel thoroughly to mimic the look of apples.
- Add a tablespoon of chia seeds to the filling for a thicker consistency.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
- Each serving has only a fraction of the carbs of a traditional apple crisp, making it a perfect keto dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: keto dessert, zucchini apple crisp, low carb, gluten free, sugar free