Salted Caramel. Caramel Apple. Apple Bake. Toasted Pecans. No matter how you deconstruct his recipe, the individual elements themselves sound delicious on their own, don’t they? And who doesn’t love an apple crisp or an apple crumble? (I actually couldn’t definitively tell you the difference between a crisp and crumble – I’d have to consult Google or Wikipedia for the “official ” answer). This dish is actually neither and yet combines the best of both AND is free of grains and refined sugar! It’s happiness in a bowl and in your mouth. And with only four chief ingredients plus spices, it couldn’t be easier!

I already waxed poetic about the perfect pairing of apple and cinnamon in my Cinnamon Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal. The toasted pecans give a grain-free crisp, buttery crunch and the dish is naturally sweetened with the rich, caramel-y sweetness of Medjool dates. Add a sprinkle of sea salt (pink Himalayan if you want to be really fancy, but any coarse grind sea salt will do) to make the flavours pop and you’re on your way. It’s your option to add nutmeg, ginger, ground cloves or even cardamom to personalize this dish.

The wholesome, natural ingredients make it easy for you and your body to know what you’re eating. And while I don’t personally follow a Paleo approach to eating (although I do end up eating Paleo-friendly meals, snacks and baked goods both by chance and by design), this dish IS indeed Paleo friendly and also gluten-free and refined sugar-free, and vegan! I’ve got you covered unless you have a nut allergy!

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