Description
Healthy Breakfast Apple Crumble is a nutritious twist on a classic dessert, made with tender cinnamon apples and a crunchy oat-nut topping. Naturally sweetened and fiber-rich, it’s a perfect wholesome breakfast.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix diced apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Toss well and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, chopped nuts, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly. Serve warm with yogurt, milk, or a drizzle of nut butter.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Swap honey for maple syrup and butter for coconut oil to keep it vegan.
- Add shredded coconut or seeds to the topping for extra texture.
- Great for meal prep—make ahead and reheat throughout the week.
- Pairs well with Greek yogurt for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
