Description
This Healthy Breakfast Apple Crumble is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Featuring sautéed sweet apples spiced with cinnamon and topped with a crunchy oat and pecan crumble, this recipe combines natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients. Baked to golden perfection, it pairs wonderfully with milk, yogurt, or even ice cream, making it versatile for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 6 sweet apples
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Crumble:
- 2/3 cup oats
- 2/3 cup pecans
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Chop the sweet apples into bite-sized pieces. Heat 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped apples, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Sauté the mixture, stirring occasionally, then cover the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften the apples and blend the flavors.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) so it heats up by the time you’re ready to bake the crumble.
- Make the crumble topping: Combine the oats, pecans, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, and 2 teaspoons of honey in a food processor. Add about 1 tablespoon of water to help the mixture bind, then pulse until you achieve a crumbly texture that sticks together in small clumps.
- Assemble in baking pan: Prepare a small baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper. Spread the sautéed apple mixture evenly in the pan. Then, press and sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples, creating larger pieces of crumble for texture.
- Bake the crumble: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crumble topping turns golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Allow the dessert to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm topped with your choice of milk or yogurt for breakfast, or pair it with ice cream to turn it into a delightful dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Using coconut oil adds a subtle tropical aroma and is a healthier fat choice.
- The crumble mixture can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey according to taste.
- For a vegan version, ensure using maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
