Healthy Apple Crumble!
A little-known fact about me:
I love apple crumble so much that I sometimes choose it over chocolate.
I’ve been known to choose it over dinner, too. It all started during my freshman year of high school, one night before the prom, when my group of friends ate at a place called at Tony Roma’s. Naturally, all of the boys ordered steaks or ribs. And naturally, all of the girls ordered salads. Apparently that’s the stereotypical ladylike thing to do when you go out on a date.
Whatever.
Uninterested in the prospect of lettuce as dinner, I scoured the menu for something more substantial. For vegetarians, the offerings were pretty slim.
However, I noticed they had apple crumble on the dessert menu. Topped with ice cream, of course. So that became my dinner—and it was awesome. From then on, every time we went out to a not-so-vegetarian-friendly place like Tony Roma’s or Hard Rock or TGI Friday’s, I didn’t worry what to get for lunch or dinner… I just ordered apple crumble!
This healthy apple crumble reminds me of the one from Tony Roma’s–sweet cinnamon apples mixed with buttery crumbles… it is perfect for any time of the year (but especially Fall). It also makes a generous serving, not some little half-cup thing.
Try topping it with this recipe: Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
And eat it for dinner!
Healthy Apple Crumble
Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized apple, diced small
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp apple pie spice (you can probably sub cinnamon)
- 1 stevia packet or 1-2 tbsp sugar or sucanat
- optional add-ins: walnuts, raisins, etc.
- 3 tbsp quick oats (15g) (For substitution notes, see nutrition link below.)
- 2 tsp oat flour (or another flour of choice) (4g)
- 1 tbsp oil or butter-type spread (such as Smart Balance Light or Earth Balance) (15g) (For a fat-free substitution, see "nutrition facts" link below.)
Instructions
Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe: Preheat oven to 350 F and grease an oven-safe 2-cup dish. In a small mixing bowl, combine first five ingredients (and optional add-ins, if desired). Stir well. In a separate mixing bowl, combine remaining three ingredients and stir well. Now mix everything together and pour into the greased dish. (If you like a more-crumbly crumble, increase the amounts of the last three ingredients.) Bake 40 minutes (in the middle of the oven, not the very top), then turn the oven to high-broil for 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat, but let sit in oven 15 more minutes.
For more single-serving ideas, click on the following link: Over 100 healthy dessert recipes that make enough to serve just one person.
Kathy says
Yummy. I’ve been playing with this recipe for the last week or so and so far haven’t managed to mess it up. I like it as written, but doubled for two of us. And I’ve used strawberries (on sale this week and I was dying for berries), with cinnamon instead of apple pie spice.
I’m curious about the last step of broiling and then leaving in oven. How does this help the recipe?
Melody says
This is my all-time favorite CCK recipe!!!
Rayca says
I love this new flakes and nut cluster cereal I found. As soon as I tasted it, I knew it would make a great replacement for a crumb or crisp topping. I’m going to add that in when I make this. Will post results.
Lydia says
Has anyone tried doing this in the microwave? I did it a while ago, microwaved it for three minutes(with plastic wrap on it), and put it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. It worked really well
Ashley says
Apple crumble is amazing! We live close to this amazing group of orchards called Apple Hill (in California; I’m in Nevada) and each year for my sister’s birthday we go over there and go apple picking, and then I always make an apple crumble when we get home. I think I’ll try making individual ones with this recipe this year! 🙂
Lori Gooch says
I love your blog! I’m making this recipe for breakfast tomorrow morning! 🙂
Abigail says
Hello, Katie! I’ve been following your blog for months and I just love it. It’s my first time leaving a comment, but this was my first time trying one of your recipes and I felt the urge to share the outcome. This crumble was mind-blowing! Thank you for sharing all these fantastic and healthy recipes.
Best wishes from Spain,
xxx
Allie says
Is there a way you could microwave this instead of putting it in the oven for so long and still get the cooked apples and desired “crisp”?
Thanks!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
I’ve not tried, but you can definitely experiment!
Maerwhyn says
My husband gave me ramekins for Christmas, specifically so I could make some of Katie’s single-serving recipes. Oh man…apples, pecans, and I tried molasses instead of sugar as somebody suggested…I am in a la mode heaven right now!
Selina Phan says
Tried this recipe and it was amazing! Added chopped walnuts, extra cinnamon, and some chocolate chips. Thanks Katie!
Jennifer K says
I’m not gonna lie, my son’s birthday cake has been calling to me in the kitchen. I decided not to give in tonight, that I’d make myself a healthier dessert so I made the healthy apple crumble . SO good!!!! Also so glad I didn’t have to share my dessert with anyone else ? Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
janet says
Lol, I would go for the ribs and the apple crumble!
Michelle says
Made this yesterday for a friends get together, tripled the recipe. It was delicious. I will make again. Thank you!
Stephanie Smith says
Hi there! Love this recipe. Apple crumble is my fav! I would like to make a big casserole size. What would you recommend I do about the quantity of the ingredients? Should I quadruple the recipe lol? Maybe more?♀️
Rachel says
Hi Katie. I tried this out and can I tell you, it was the best part of a really terrible day.
I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease which has put me on an elimination diet, throwing almost everything I like to eat (including many veggies and healthy foods) out the window. I was having the worst day and I tried this recipe, and so far, it is the most actual dessert-tasting gluten-free vegan and sugar free dessert I’ve ever had. Definitely scratched that sugar itch, and was generally delicious.
I loved it! I might try some more of your recipes soon!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for trying it, and we are happy it could help, even if in a small way💗
Mia w says
I’m so mad that I did Not see this recipe sooner. I ended Up finding a different recipe online that wasn’t close as being as healthy to yours & the recipe I used Had way too much brown sugar, butter, etc. of course I would’ve Preferred yours since I make Many of your recipes often. Can’t wait to try this Katie. Thank you for having this recipe available. I will Make it soon & let you know how it turned out.
Mia w says
I made This recipe just now & although it was good, I do Feel like it would be better if the butter was melted & then mixed in with oats mixture so next time I’m doing it this way to see if It has more of a crisp. However, the recipe was still delicious. Thank you for posting. It definitely is less heavy than other recipes out there so I prefer this.
Mia w says
I make this recipe often & love it but I’m really trying to cut calories. Can I use My home made unsweetened apple sauce in place of the butter or no? Have you ever tested this recipe with home made apple sauce? Or does the butter bring out a flavor mixed with the oats & flour that’s more important? I do Enjoy this recipe when I’m in a pinch & need it just for me. It’s delicious but I wanna lower the calories/fat combination. Thanks.