Description
A cozy, wholesome breakfast treat made with tender baked apples and a crunchy oat topping. Naturally vegan, with a gluten-free option, this apple crumble is lightly sweetened and perfect for mornings when you want something comforting yet nourishing.
Ingredients
For the apple filling:
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4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
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2 tbsp maple syrup (or agave)
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the crumble topping:
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1 cup rolled oats (GF if needed)
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½ cup almond flour (or oat flour for nut-free)
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⅓ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
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¼ cup coconut oil (melted, or vegan butter)
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla. Spread evenly in a greased baking dish.
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In another bowl, mix oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted coconut oil until crumbly.
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Sprinkle the topping evenly over apples.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
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Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, on its own or with dairy-free yogurt.
Notes
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For gluten-free: Use certified GF oats and oat flour.
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For nut-free: Replace almond flour with sunflower seed flour or oat flour.
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Can be prepped ahead: Bake and store in the fridge for up to 4 days, reheat before serving.
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Works well with pears or peaches as an apple substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan apple crumble, healthy apple crisp, gluten-free apple breakfast, cozy fall recipe, plant-based dessert