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Healthy Apple Oat Crumble

This healthy apple oat crumble combines tender baked apples with a golden oat topping made from rolled oats, coconut oil, and maple syrup. It’s a simple clean eating dessert or snack that delivers warm flavor, fiber, and steady energy while fitting a fitness focused lifestyle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American (healthy / fitness-oriented)
Servings 6
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small baking dish
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Apple Layer

  • 4 medium apples thinly sliced (about 700 g)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup 15 ml
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 ml
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot 8 g

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats 90 g
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil softened (45 g)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup 30 ml
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • small pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C). This temperature allows the apples to soften while helping the oat topping become golden and crisp.
  • Place the thinly sliced apples in a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Stir until the apples are evenly coated so the filling thickens properly during baking.
  • Spread the apple mixture evenly across the bottom of a small baking dish. Keeping the layer even ensures the apples cook at the same speed.
  • In a separate bowl combine rolled oats, softened coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a small pinch of salt. Use your fingertips to press the coconut oil into the oats until small clusters form.
  • Scatter the oat mixture over the apples. Cover most of the surface but leave a few small gaps so steam can escape and the topping stays crisp.
  • Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes. The topping should become golden and the apples soft and bubbling.
  • Let the crumble rest for a few minutes after baking. This allows the filling to settle and makes it easier to scoop and serve.

Notes

  • For better flavor balance, combine sweet apples like Honeycrisp with tart apples like Granny Smith.
  • Serve warm with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese if you want to add extra protein.
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