Healthy Breakfast Apple Crumble
Healthy breakfast apple crumble is a warm, wholesome morning dish made with tender baked apples, rolled oats, and cozy cinnamon flavor. Naturally sweetened and meal-prep friendly, this apple crumble tastes like dessert but is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- Apple Filling
- 4 medium apples peeled (optional), cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil or butter melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in melted coconut oil (or butter) and maple syrup until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is lightly golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Apples provide most of the sweetness—avoid over-sweetening.
- A small amount of fat is essential for a crisp crumble topping.
- Letting the crumble rest helps thicken the juices.
- Delicious warm or cold straight from the fridge.