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.
AJ says
17th November 2012 at 3:20 amHi, I’m wondering how you got less than 10 grams of fat for the entire serbing, when one tablespoon of butter has fifteen grams of fat. Did I do my calculations incorrectly or should you spilt the recipe into two servings?
Anonymous says
18th November 2012 at 12:48 amI’d imagine she went by the Smart Balance Light listed first, which has 5 grams of fat per tablespoon according to their website.
Granger says
17th November 2012 at 3:22 amI made this a few minutes ago, and it’s delicious! I actually microwaved it for 2 1/2 minutes since I was too impatient to wait for 40 minutes, but it turned out great!
Bek @ Crave says
17th November 2012 at 5:34 amI think it’s acceptable but I’m always one to have my dinner before dessert 😉
Silver says
17th November 2012 at 6:36 amOmgggg!!! I’ve vbeen looking all over for a healthy but still actually looks like apple crumble recipe!
Of course, Katie saves the day again!
I just checked your home page and saw this and made a little “EEEEPP!” Sound, and the looks I got… Hehe can’t wait to try x
Silver says
17th November 2012 at 6:39 amCould I sub the oil with peanut or almond butter? Mmm peanut butter apple crumble….
Girlnapurpledres says
17th November 2012 at 11:20 amDelicious recipe – yum
{Moni} @ Moni Meals says
17th November 2012 at 3:35 pmOH muy GAWD! Perfect. I can’t wait to try all of these goodies from this week. Your are so talented Katie! Thank you.
Michelle says
17th November 2012 at 6:48 pmi just made this! it makes so much i split it with my brother who loves apple pie, but is not vegan! like you suggested, i doubled the crumble ingredients and added some walnuts. i only used 1 tbsp of sugar in the mix, but after i put everything in the dish, i sprinkled some sugar on top so it would make a nice caramelized crust. i also used cinnamon cause i didnt have apple pie spice and it still tasted wonderful!
Jenna says
18th November 2012 at 12:43 pmI used cinnamon too, and it came out really well! I like your idea to use less sugar and then put some on top. Apple Crumble Creme Brulee anyone?
Tami @Nutmeg Notebook says
17th November 2012 at 7:58 pmI would so eat that for breakfast with some fat free Greek yogurt!
Nikki @ The Road to Less Cake says
17th November 2012 at 4:46 pmHi, new reader here. Your crumble looks lovely. I love apple crumble, it’s so good at this time of year.
Meagan says
17th November 2012 at 11:07 pmAbsolutely acceptable!! I just had gluten free, dairy free healthy apple crisp!! My mom and I made it together!
Jenna says
18th November 2012 at 12:42 pmThis was DELICIOUS!!! 🙂
Thanks for the perfect dessert for a cold night. Your blog is the best!
Sheilly says
18th November 2012 at 6:28 pmThis is a brilliant recipe! Apple Crumble is my one of my favorite foods. 🙂
Annie says
18th November 2012 at 6:40 pmTotally acceptable if it’s healthy.
And if it’s not . . . well, then it’s acceptable for special occassions. (Although I know a lot of people who’d disagree w/me on that.)
Annie says
20th November 2012 at 12:47 amThis is probably one of my favorite desserts of all time, baked apples + ice cream = heaven! I really love your photography skills as well 🙂
Tom Moore says
20th November 2012 at 9:12 amHi Chocolate Covered Katie, I have to say that this is my first visit to your blog and as read all the post people write – I get the over bearing feeling that people are overjoyed to be involved in making desserts especially ones that have low calories. ps I think I keep this blog in my favourites list.
Gabrielle says
22nd November 2012 at 5:36 pmpahah
“Not some half cup thing”
Love this.
Exactly how I feel after reading the nutrition stats on every single recipe ever.
Kathleen @ Kat's Health Corner says
23rd November 2012 at 1:53 amI absolutely LOVE Single Lady Recipes!!!! Katie, you are the BEST!!! 😀
S says
23rd November 2012 at 2:07 amKatie, I tried this out and it was delicious! My only problem was, after I broiled it for 2 minutes, some of the top bits were burned. Should I not use the high broil in that case? Thanks!
DJ says
18th December 2012 at 7:18 pmHi!! I just want to complement you!!! So far everything of yours we have tried has been great. I am a mother of 5 with number 6 due in a few weeks- so we had to triple the recipe. My 11 year old and 14 year old made these for lunch today:-) they are fantastic. We used coconut oil and it was great. Thank you!!!!!
We usually eat a hi raw diet- finding your site has given us some fun- keep up the great work, you really have a gift!
Blessing- DJ
Pamelia says
21st December 2012 at 1:49 amI have made this 4 times in the last two weeks. It is completely awesome and versatile. Be creative people! 🙂
Christine says
15th January 2013 at 6:25 amCould I substitute the stevia with honey? I don’t have stevia right now and I don’t want to use pure white sugar. What do you recommend?
Erin says
28th February 2013 at 2:14 amI know this is really late, but I did mine with just a little squeeze of agave and it turned out perfectly. Honey should work the same.
Erin says
28th February 2013 at 2:13 amThis is so good that I have made it two nights in a row! Delicious! We are eating it for dessert, not dinner, so it is enough for my husband and I to share. It’s a household fav for sure!
Maddie @glutendairyfreedom says
7th March 2013 at 3:54 amThis would make a great breakfast!
Queen says
21st March 2013 at 1:22 amDon’t eat butter. don’t eat flour but it looks great
Anonymous says
30th April 2013 at 12:26 pmDon’t you have dessert as well as dinner?
Allison says
30th April 2013 at 6:29 pmWhat a great idea! I’d eat this anytime of day 🙂
MC says
2nd June 2013 at 11:29 pmI just made this and it was so good. I didn’t want too much, so I split it into two ramakins and it was perfect for a desert for the two of us. Thanks!
Am says
23rd July 2013 at 5:01 pmTotally Awesome! I just made this! Gluten free, and I also made it clean eating by using honey instead. Delicious! Thanks 😀
Colleen says
25th July 2013 at 12:48 amYowza! I had some peaches and apricots that I had to use up. Made this crumble with them. To die for. Thanks!
Makayla says
2nd August 2013 at 5:59 pmI would like to see more apple recipes in the future especially with apple season coming up!!! 🙂 Will definitely make this one though. Looks delicious 🙂
Chocolate Covered Katie says
2nd August 2013 at 6:03 pmDefinitely planning more apple recipes, hopefully starting in September with enchiladas 🙂
Noa says
12th August 2013 at 9:03 pmCould this be baked in a toaster oven or microwaved? I have a feeling that it can’t just because it has to be beaked for 40 minutes at 350 F, but I thought I should ask anyway. I don’t like using the oven a lot because it can make my kitchen way to hot 😛
Unofficial CCK Helper says
15th August 2013 at 2:36 pmI’d try a toaster oven. It might work!
Christine Moore says
29th September 2013 at 7:00 pmI just made this using apples from my neighbor’s tree and it was delicious! I also topped it with this flavor of ice cream: http://bittersweetblog.com/2010/03/10/better-than-cheddar/. After trying this combination, I understand what’s so special about cheddar cheese and apple baked goods.
CutePi says
29th September 2013 at 11:05 pmI’m going apple and peach picking this upcoming weekend. You can bet I will be trying this with apples AND peaches! Maybe not mixed together in one bowl, though. 🙂
Robin says
21st October 2013 at 4:10 amSO PERFECT. I made this for myself and my parents tonight in ramekins and we loved it! We used 3 organic apples (honey crisp, golden delicious, and Granny Smith) from the Farmers’ Market, rolled oats, WW pastry flour, lots of cinnamon, and coconut oil. I used stevia in mine and raw turbinado sugar for my parents’. We also didn’t use any milk. It was a wonderfully satisfying fall dessert. Thanks!
Rachel says
6th November 2013 at 6:19 amHi Katie! -waves- I’m pretty sure I’m your biggest fan… I make your recipes every day, and tell all of my friends/clients about your blog. You’re amazing!
Now…I’ve never altered your recipes, but I’m guilty here, and I had to share. I doubled the last ingredients, and -dun dun dun duuuuun!- MOLASSES! 1 tbs. I split it in half and shared with my fiance….Almost ate his share. The molasses gives it that “brown sugar” taste. I use this in recipes that call for brown sugar. Ill do xylitol and molasses usually, totally works! Just wanted to share because I’ve noticed brown sugar in some of your recipes and I know how you like to include substitutions! In this recipe no need for xylitol but the molasses made it that much better! Hope you try and like!
cookie says
18th November 2013 at 12:03 pmnot exeptable
Grace D says
27th November 2013 at 9:00 pmWhat temperature do you bake at?
Anna says
8th January 2014 at 1:28 pmHi Katie! I just wanted to say that I absolutely loved this recipe! I’m not that good at cooking, but I wanted to try and it is so delicious (I’m eating it right now with a cup of coffee) Thanks for sharing it!
Kathy says
23rd February 2014 at 2:30 amThis is sooooo yummy!
I doubled the recipe, and it makes more than enough for 2. I used coconut oil, added some chia bran, and made extra crumble-using almond flour.
Unbelievably delish
Kathy says
25th February 2014 at 3:20 amYummy. 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
15th March 2014 at 12:25 amThis is my all-time favorite CCK recipe!!!
Rayca says
24th March 2014 at 7:04 pmI 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
8th June 2014 at 3:21 amHas 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
30th July 2014 at 9:49 pmApple 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
17th August 2014 at 4:53 pmI love your blog! I’m making this recipe for breakfast tomorrow morning! 🙂
Abigail says
8th October 2014 at 4:51 pmHello, 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
13th November 2014 at 3:02 amIs 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
13th November 2014 at 1:05 pmI’ve not tried, but you can definitely experiment!
Maerwhyn says
4th January 2015 at 4:54 amMy 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
20th February 2015 at 9:11 pmTried this recipe and it was amazing! Added chopped walnuts, extra cinnamon, and some chocolate chips. Thanks Katie!
Jennifer K says
16th December 2015 at 12:39 amI’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!
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janet says
15th September 2016 at 12:31 amLol, I would go for the ribs and the apple crumble!
Michelle says
27th January 2019 at 8:55 amMade this yesterday for a friends get together, tripled the recipe. It was delicious. I will make again. Thank you!