Who can resist the comfort and delight of an apple crumble? This healthy apple crumble recipe not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also comes with impressive health benefits.
Here’s why this recipe is a game-changer:
- Healthy and Nutritious: Made with wholesome ingredients like apples, rolled oats, and nut butters, this crumble is a nutritional powerhouse that doesn’t skimp on flavour.
- Simple and Quick: Even if you’re a kitchen newbie, putting this dessert together is a breeze. Plus, it’s ready in under an hour.
- Seasonal Star: As apple season graces us, there’s no better way to celebrate the bounty than with this delightful treat. It’s truly apple’s time to shine!
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Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe
One of the standout qualities of this apple crumble recipe is its inclusivity to a range of dietary needs.
- This dessert is plant-based and vegan, making it a great choice for those who abstain from animal products.
- If you’re sensitive to gluten, you’ll be pleased to know it’s gluten-free (given that you’re not sensitive to avenin in oats), ensuring your gut health stays in check.
- Those avoiding soy products can also rejoice, as this crumble is soy-free.
- If you’re watching your oil intake or simply prefer oil-free recipes, this treat has got you covered as it’s oil-free.
- Additionally, for those with allergy concerns, this delightful recipe is completely peanut-free, ensuring a safe and scrumptious treat for everyone to enjoy.
- Lastly, in my commitment to promote natural sweetness without the health drawbacks, this dessert is proudly refined sugar-free utilising date sugar and date syrup.
Truly, it’s a dessert that most can enjoy without compromise!
Ingredients and Their Health Benefits
Before diving into the baking process of my apple crumble recipe, it’s worth taking a moment to appreciate the carefully selected ingredients that make this apple crumble not just delicious, but also healthy. Each component brings its own set of nutritional perks to the table, transforming a classic dessert into a nourishing treat. Let’s delve deeper into what each ingredient offers.
Apples
First, the main ingredient. Often quoted as keeping the doctor away, apples are packed with essential dietary fibre and vitamins. They’re known for heart health and their ability to support weight management.
Rolled Oats
Secondly, I added rolled oats. These whole grains are not just for breakfast! They’re rich in fibre, antioxidants, and can help regulate blood sugar levels.
Date Sugar & Syrup
Next, unlike refined sugars, date sugar and syrup are natural sweeteners that provide essential minerals and vitamins.
Tahini and Almond Butter
Now, let’s include some hearty ingredients. Tahini is made from sesame seeds and is a good source of healthy fats, antioxidants. It can also aid in reducing inflammation.
Almond butter is not only delicious but also loaded with monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and magnesium.
Oat Milk
In order to thin the nut butter mixture of my apple crumble recipe, we need a liquid. I opted for oat milk which is low in calories and high in vitamin D and calcium.
Cinnamon
Finally, there’s no apple crumble without cinnamon! It’s more than a comforting spice. Among other benefits, cinnamon is good for metabolism, has anti-inflammatory properties, and can lower blood sugar levels.
How to Make This Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe
Start by cubing the fresh apples and arrange them in your baking dish.
Next, give a generous sprinkle of date sugar and rolled oats for that perfect crumbly texture.
Then, in a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the rich tahini, almond butter, date sugar, syrup, a pinch of salt, and creamy oat milk until well combined.
Now, drizzle this luxurious mixture over the apples, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
For that final touch, dust with aromatic cinnamon and drizzle with a hint more of date syrup.
Finally, place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the top is golden and crispy.
Additional Tips for the Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe
- Swap and Sub: Both tahini and almond butter can easily be substituted with peanut butter if that’s what you have on hand or prefer.
- Go Low Glycemic: If you’re monitoring your sugar intake, you can replace the date sugar and syrup with low glycemic sweeteners, such as erythritol.
- Plant Milk Varieties: While this recipe suggests oat milk, any plant milk of your choice will do the trick — almond, soy, cashew, or rice milk, they’re all good options.
- A Hint of Ginger: For those who enjoy a bit of warmth and zing, adding some ground ginger to the mix can elevate the flavors.
- Sweetness Level: Remember, the sweetness required truly depends on the natural sweetness or tartness of your apples. If you’re working with particularly sour apples, like I was, don’t hesitate to be generous with the sweeteners to strike the right balance.
How to Serve
While this crumble is a treat on its own, you can elevate your dessert experience by serving it:
- With a scoop of your favourite ice cream (vanilla or cinnamon would be divine!).
- Dolloped with creamy coconut yogurt for a tangy contrast.
- Simply poured over with some chilled plant milk.
Storage Tips
Got leftovers? (Though I’d be surprised!) Store your apple crumble in a sealed container in the fridge. It will stay fresh and delectable for up to 4 days. Just make sure to resist the temptation to have it all in one go!
This wholesome recipe brings together the goodness of apples with the nutritional benefits of its other components. Enjoy your healthy apple crumble, knowing each bite offers both taste and health!
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Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This wholesome recipe brings together the goodness of apples with the nutritional benefits of its other components. Enjoy your healthy apple crumble, knowing each bite offers both taste and health!
Ingredients
- 660g (about 4 huge ones) apples
- 4 tbsps. date sugar
- 70g (2 tbsps less than a cup) rolled oats
- 30g (2 tbsps.) tahini
- 30g (2 tbsps.) almond butter
- 150g (1/2 cup + 2 tbsps.) oat milk
- A few pinches Himalayan salt
- 4.5 tbsps. date syrup
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F).
- Cube your fresh apples and arrange them in your baking dish.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of of date sugar and rolled oats. Shake or stir.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the rich tahini, almond butter, 2 tablespoons of date sugar, 2 tablespoons of date syrup, a pinch of salt, and creamy oat milk until well combined.
- Drizzle this luxurious mixture over the apples, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
- For that final touch, dust with aromatic cinnamon and drizzle with a hint more of date syrup (2.5 tbsps.).
- Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the top is golden.
Notes
Serving: add ice cream, yogurt, or cold milk to your apple crumble.
Swap and Sub: Both tahini and almond butter can easily be substituted with peanut butter if that’s what you have on hand or prefer.
Go Low Glycemic: If you’re monitoring your sugar intake, you can replace the date sugar and syrup with low glycemic sweeteners, such as erythritol.
Plant Milk Varieties: While this recipe suggests oat milk, any plant milk of your choice will do the trick — almond, soy, cashew, or rice milk, they’re all good options.
A Hint of Ginger: For those who enjoy a bit of warmth and zing, adding some ground ginger to the mix can elevate the flavors.
Sweetness Level: Remember, the sweetness required truly depends on the natural sweetness or tartness of your apples. If you’re working with particularly sour apples, like I was, don’t hesitate to be generous with the sweeteners to strike the right balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 247.5 kcal
- Sugar: 27.7g
- Sodium: 71.6mg
- Fat: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 43,6g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Protein: 4.2g
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