Total
time
50 Minutes
Prep
time
10 - 15 Minutes
Cook
time
30 - 35 Minutes
Ingredients
- 5 Medium Apples
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats
- 1/2 Cup Almond Meal
- 1/3 Chopped Nuts (e.g. Walnuts or Almonds
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil or Melted Unsalted Butter
- Pinch of Sea Salt
Warm, naturally sweet, and delightfully crunchy, this healthy apple crumble is the perfect mix of wholesome and indulgent. Made with fresh apples and a lightly spiced crumble topping, it’s ideal as a comforting dessert, a nourishing breakfast, or a cosy afternoon treat. With every bite, you get the satisfying sweetness of the apples and the golden crunch of the topping, proof that healthy can still feel indulgent.
Serves: 4–6
Vegan & refined sugar-free | Can be made gluten-free
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla. Transfer to a lightly greased baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, mix oats, almond meal, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted coconut oil and maple syrup, and mix until crumbly.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the apples are tender.
- Serve warm on its own or with Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, or vanilla ice cream.
Healthy Tips
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make it gluten-free.
- Leave the apple skins on for extra fibre and nutrients.
- For a nut-free version, swap nuts for sunflower seeds and almond meal for oat flour.
Serving Suggestions
- As a nourishing breakfast with a dollop of Greek yogurt
- As a wholesome dessert after dinner
- As a comforting snack on a cold day