Healthier Apple Crumble!
Nothing screams the beginning of fall like a warm apple crumble! This recipe has a soft and golden apple crumble topping, and tastes like a traditional apple crumble – made healthier.
The apple crumble topping is made with a base of oats and almond flour, making this recipe naturally gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. I sweetened this recipe using maple syrup as a natural sweetener that adds a depth of flavour. This crumble is soft, warm, and perfectly seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg. The addition of healthy fats, protein, and fibre makes this treat macronutrient balanced and leaves you feeling satisfied without a sugar rush. It’s perfect to serve for dessert, or enjoyed as a snack.
For more fall inspired recipes, try my Mini Pumpkin Pies, Apple Crumble Cake, Cinnamon Roll Muffins, or Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies!
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Healthier Apple Crumble
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 6 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 cups apples sliced (about 8-10 apples)
Instructions
- To prepare your crumble topping, add your almond flour and oats to a small blender. Pulse until most of the oats have turned into a fine texture, and a few whole oats remain. Add your oat mixture to a bowl and add the maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until combined. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel and slice your apples. Add your apples to a 7x11 or 9x9 baking dish. Crumble your oat mixture evenly on top of the apples.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until apples are soft and crumble topping is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Clare says
This was great since my husband can no longer have wheat. He loved it!
livesimplyhealthy says
I’m glad your husband was able to enjoy this crumble!
Sarah says
I have been experiencing a severe apple surplus from my CSA this year and made this last week in an effort to use some up, and it has been one of my favorite ways to use them! I love that it’s not too sweet and that makes it so versatile – depending on what you add it can easily be dessert, breakfast, or a snack. I even added some of top of my pancakes this morning and it was great.
livesimplyhealthy says
So glad you have been enjoying the recipe! It sounds delicious on pancakes!
Nancy says
I just wanted to come back to leave a comment because I made this recipe for my family’s thanksgiving. My sister in law is lactose intolerant and other members of the family avoid gluten. This recipe was a hit, I’ll be making it again next year!
livesimplyhealthy says
That is so great to hear! Thanks for your comment