Healthy Apple Crumble (2023)

Say hello to the best healthy apple crumble, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a crunchy oatmeal walnut crunch. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a healthy fall dessert!

The easiest healthy apple crumble

It's fall, which means it'sApple pieYApfelchipSeason! I am in love with all the desserts that contain apples and cinnamon. So I'm so excited to share with you this super easy and healthy apple crumble recipe.

This healthy apple crumble is hands down my favorite fall dessert! It's outrageously delicious, has a super gooey sweet apple filling, and the oat crumble on top literally melts in your mouth. But the best part is that it is very easy to do! Seriously, any baker can do it.

My favorite part of this recipe is that it is sweetened with just maple syrup. Contains no refined sugar, which means no brown or white sugar. You'll feel great after eating a bowl or two of this apple crumble. Plus it's vegan!

You have to try this recipe if you have apples lying around. It's so good!!

Why you'll love this recipe:

• Healthy Apple Crumble is quick and easy to make.
• Sweetened only with maple syrup; There is NO refined sugar!
• Delicious fall dessert that is vegan.
• The perfect way to take advantage of fall apples.
• It can be made 100% gluten free.
• The apple filling is sweet, sticky and cinnamon.
• Great for the holidays and thanksgiving.
• Fall flavors are so warm and inviting.
• This apple crumble is dairy free and healthy.
• try this healthyApple and Cranberry Crumblenext for another delicious dessert!

The taste and texture

This healthy apple crumble is sweet, full of soft, tender apples and warmly spiced. This dessert tastes like fall because most of the flavor comes from the apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon.

After baking, the filling resembles an apple pie, it is sweet and sticky. While the oatmeal and walnut crumble is crunchy on top and melts in your mouth.

Ingredients needed

This healthy apple chip requires simple ingredients. You will need oatmeal, apples, cinnamon, maple syrup, and a few others. Trust me when I say this is the BEST apple crumble you will ever eat. Here is a list of everything you need to be prepared:

apple filling:

• apples:You need red and green apples. I love to use Honey Crisp or Pink Lady apples and Granny Smith apples. But I'm sure any apple you have on hand will work!
• Maple syrup:For natural sweetness. There are no refined sugars in this healthy apple crumble recipe.
• Lemon:You need lemon juice and lemon zest. This gives this apple crumble the best shine and makes it taste like classic apple pie.
• Tapioca flour or arrowroot starch:This will help thicken the filling and make it stickier and more delicious.
• Cinnamon:Of course for all the flavors of autumn!

Hafer-Crumble-Topping:

• Avena:This will give the crumble a crispy, crunchy top.
• Flour:You can use whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, or 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. It all works and makes these healthy oats crumble so well!
• Walnuts:You can use pecans or walnuts. This adds texture and the best flavor. If you don't have nuts, skip them.
• Maple syrup:That sweetens the crunch on top.
• coconut beer:So that the crumble melts in the mouth and also does not contain dairy.
• Vanilla extract:My secret ingredient for making crumbled topping tastier and taste like apple pie!

This healthy apple crumble is very easy to make. Here is a list of the kitchen items you will need:

• 9″x9″ casserole dish9 inch cake pan
• 2 mixing bowls
• Measuring device: 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.

(Video) HEALTHY APPLE CRUMBLE WITH OATS - BY CRAZY HACKER

How to make the best healthy apple crumble

This healthy apple crumble is prepared in four easy steps. It's very easy to do, but let's go through the process together. Here are step-by-step instructions with images for visual reference:

Paso 1:

First, preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9"x9" baking dish or9 inch cake panwith nonstick cooking spray. Put aside.

Paso 2:

Then core, peel and cut the apples into thin slices. Then, in a large bowl, combine the maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, tapioca flour, and cinnamon and pour into the cake pan or saucepan.

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Paso 3:

In a separate bowl, prepare the crumble topping by mixing all the ingredients. Then sprinkle the oat crumble evenly over the apple mixture.

Stage 4:

Finally, bake for 40-50 minutes until the top is golden and crisp and the filling is warm and bubbly. If the topping browns too quickly, cover the cake pan with aluminum foil and continue baking.

Let your Healthy Apple Crisp cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Expert Baking Tips

Don't sacrifice strength.You can use tapioca flour, arrowroot powder, or cornstarch for this recipe. It makes the apple filling super gooey and soaks up any excess liquid from the apples as they bake.

Thinly slice your apples.This ensures an even baking process and tender apples. Apple slices take longer to bake.

Grease your saucepan well.If you don't grease the pan well, the apples can stick to the bottom of the pan!

Suggestions for replacing ingredients

I love this recipe just the way it is, but if you're running low on an ingredient or two, here's a list of the best substitutes. I just recommend making a change or two so you don't change the original recipe too much!

• Avena:You can use quick oats but not steel cut oats.
• Maple syrup:Replacing the maple syrup with honey should work perfectly!
• Tapiocamel:You can use arrowroot powder or cornstarch. If you don't have any, try 2-3 tablespoons of the flour you use for the streusel topping.
• coconut beer:You can also use melted butter or vegan butter!
• Sin gluten:You can use gluten-free 1:1 all-purpose baking flour.
• Nussfrei:Skip the pecans and walnuts.
• Granny Smith Apples:You can use any red apple if you have to!

Apple Crumble vs Apple Crisp

A "crisp" apple and "crumble" are often used interchangeably. Both have crisp, buttery toppings atop a hot and sticky baked apple filling. This key difference is that crumbs have flour in the crumbs, while chips are usually just oats and nuts.

frequent questions

What are the best apples?

The best apples for this Apple Crumble are Honey Crisp, Gala, Pink Ladies, Jonagold, Jonathan, or McIntosh. But honestly, any type will work!

Can I make it gluten free?

Yeah! Make this healthy apple crumble gluten-free using gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats.

Is this apple crumble vegan?

Yes, this healthy apple crumble recipe is 100% vegan since it does not contain butter or eggs.

What can I substitute the maple syrup with?

You can also use honey or agave syrup instead of maple syrup.

What makes this apple crumble healthy?

There are many reasons why this Apple Crumble is healthy. Here are just a few: (1) it's packed with whole oats and whole wheat flour, (2) it's low in sugar and contains no refined sugar, which means no brown sugar or granulated sugar, and (3) NO BUTTER in this recipe!

Can I do it without nuts?

Yes, to make this walnut-free apple crumble, omit the walnuts or pecans from the crumble topping.

What can I use instead of coconut oil?

Coconut oil can be substituted for butter or non-dairy butter sticks (such as Earth Balance Sticks).

How to get ahead:

Easily make this healthy apple ahead of time by cooking it as directed, covering your pan or pie pan with foil, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When you're ready to enjoy, bake the apple crumble as directed and enjoy!

How to store leftovers:

Storage:If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for 3-4 days. Be sure to cover the container with aluminum foil.

Freeze:I have tried this many times, but apple crumble does not freeze well - the apples will change texture and the crumble will dry out.

If you love this recipe, try these below!

• Apple and Cranberry Crumble
• Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies
• Gluten Free Blackberry Cobbler
• Healthy Orange and Berry Chips

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