Healthy Microwave Apple Crisp (in a Mug)

This Healthy Microwave Apple Crisp (in a Mug) is a delicious dessert that's not only healthy, it's quick and easy to make in under 3 minutes and WW friendly! I was working on my Weight Watchers Apple Crisp post and it looked sooo good that I started craving it really badly and needed Apple Crisp STAT! Yet I didn't want to make an entire pan of apple crisp. That's exactly how this Mug Apple Crisp was born.

If you love microwave mug desserts, have a sweet tooth, and are looking for a healthy, quick dessert or single-serving apple crisp, that's also Weight Watchers friendly, this is the one!

🥘 Ingredient Notes

• Fresh apples. You can use any type, but I find green Granny Smith apples are the best because they hold their shape and don't get mushy.
• Butter. I use light as it's 3 WW points, instead of 5, but you could use regular
• Flour. I use all-purpose, but you can use whole wheat 
• Oats. You'll need to use quick oats for this recipe because they cook faster. I don't recommend instant oats because they will turn to mush.
• Butter extract (affiliate link)-is a great substitute for butter, as it gives butter flavor without all the calories. You can simply use 1 teaspoon of additional butter if you don't have it and aren't worried about the additional calories/WW points, or you can use vanilla extract (but it won't taste as buttery)
• Whipped cream. Light real whipped cream in a spray can (Gay Lea or Dairyland brand is 1 WW point for 4 tbsp)

*Please see recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities

📖 Variations & Substitutions

• Brown sugar: you can use a sugar substitute to further reduce the WW points, if that's your preference. If you use monkfruit, you'll only need to use half the amount.
• Butter- I use light, but you can use regular (salted or unsalted
• Gluten-free - use a gluten-free flour

🔪 Step-by-Step: How to Make Mug Apple Crisp

Step 1: Peel, core, and chop apples into small cubes, then toss chopped apples with ½ tablespoon of brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon butter extract, and 2 tbsps of whipped cream.
Step 2: Add water and cornstarch and stir together.
Step 3: In a small bowl stir in the rolled oats, flour, and remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter to create the crisp topping.
Step 4: Take a Microwaveable mug and fill it with the apple mixture. Spoon the crisp mixture over the top. Microwave for 2- 2 ½ minutes. the apples should be bubbling and the whole thing will reduce in size. Cooking time is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary, depending on the wattage of your microwave. * 2 minutes and 20 seconds was perfect for me!

👪 Serving size

Sometimes 1 is all you need, and obviously, this healthy apple crisp for one serves only 1 person. However, you can easily adjust the recipe to serve as many as you need. Simply click on the serving size, choose the number of servings you'd like, and the amounts will adjust accordingly. I'd still recommend making this single-serving apple crisp in separate mugs.

If you make this recipe with more than one mug, the microwave time will be longer (an additional 15 seconds per mug, at least).

🔢WW Points

This Easy Microwave Apple Crisp recipe is Weight Watchers friendly @ 8 WW pts. You can use monkfruit to bring down the ww points, but you'll only need to use half the amount.

🌡️Storage

Store this apple crisp in a mug in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. You could also cover the mug in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge that way. You can freeze it for up to 3 months in a sealed container.

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