Healthy Breakfast Apple Crumble
A warm, cinnamon-kissed apple crumble that’s nutritious and perfect for breakfast. Meal-prep friendly, loaded with fiber, and can be customized to fit dietary preferences.
Ingredients
For the apple base
- 5 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith), peeled or unpeeled, cored, and chopped
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons water or apple cider
- 1 pinch salt
For the crumble topping
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almond flour (or whole-wheat flour)
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 0.25 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional) for extra crunch
- 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce for moisture and binding
Optional add-ons for serving
- to taste Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- to taste Peanut butter or almond butter
- to taste extra cinnamon
- to taste fresh berries
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or similar.
- In a large bowl, toss chopped apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple syrup/honey, water, and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
Crumble Preparation
- In the same bowl, combine oats, almond flour, nuts, chia/flax, coconut (if using), salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir in melted oil, maple/honey, and applesauce until the mixture is evenly moistened and clumps form.
Baking
- Scatter the crumble evenly over the apples without packing it down to maintain texture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbling and tender, up to 40 minutes for very firm apples.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken before serving.
Serving
- Scoop into bowls and top with yogurt or a drizzle of nut butter for added protein. Add berries for extra freshness.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Can be reheated in the microwave or skillet. For longer storage, portion and freeze for up to 2 months.