Cinnamon Oatmeal Apple Crisp

One of our favorite fall desserts is apple crisp.  So simple.  I like to use whole grains when I can.  And it actually makes this family favorite even yummier!

Cinnamon Oatmeal Apple Crisp

*Key Health Players:  Whole Oats, Apples

Topping

1 cup whole oats (oatmeal)

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup brown sugar

¼ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

½ cup butter cut into cubes and not softened yet

 

Apples

10 + cups peeled and sliced apples

1 tsp brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Add all the topping ingredients to a food processor and pulse until all is blended and butter is distributed evenly. Set aside.  For the apples: Mix all together and spread in a sprayed 13x9 pan.  Sprinkle the topping over the apples evenly.  Bake at 350 degrees for ~ 45 minutes or until apples have soften and topping is slightly browned.