Description
This Healthy Apple Crumble transforms the classic comfort dessert into a nourishing treat without sacrificing flavor. Made with fresh Granny Smith apples, warming spices, and a nutrient-dense oat topping, it’s perfect for anyone looking to enjoy desserts mindfully while still satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (can substitute with honey)
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts (pecans work beautifully too)
- ¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil (unsalted butter is a good alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
- Core and slice your apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice.
- Add maple syrup, arrowroot powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt to the apples. Gently mix until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, almond flour, chopped walnuts, and coconut sugar.
- Pour in melted coconut oil and vanilla extract, then add cinnamon and salt. Mix with your fingers until the mixture forms small clumps.
- Transfer the spiced apple mixture to your prepared baking dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Spread the crumble topping over the apples, covering them completely.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the crumble cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t peel the apples – the skins contain valuable nutrients and fiber!
- If the topping starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
- For a lower-sugar option, replace the maple syrup with monk fruit sweetener and reduce coconut sugar to 2 tablespoons.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg