Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This healthy apple crumble recipe is a delightful dessert that combines sweet, tender apples with a crispy oat topping. Perfect for fall, it offers a comforting taste of autumn apple baking while being mindful of your health.

With wholesome ingredients, this cozy apple recipe is an excellent choice for those seeking healthy fall desserts. The apple crumble with oats adds a nutritious twist to the classic dessert, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Delicious Apple Crumble Dessert

A delicious apple crumble with oat topping, served warm with vanilla ice cream, set against a backdrop of autumn leaves.

This apple crumble features a blend of fresh apples coated in cinnamon and a crunchy topping made from oats, flour, and a hint of sweetness. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Vanilla ice cream or yogurt for serving (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Apples: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and honey or maple syrup. Toss until the apples are well coated.
Make the Crumble Topping: In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, melted coconut oil or butter, salt, and chopped nuts if using. Stir until crumbly.
Assemble: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples, ensuring even coverage.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or yogurt if desired.