Description
This Healthy Breakfast Apple Crumble is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day, combining sautéed sweet apples with a crunchy oat and pecan topping baked to golden perfection. Made with wholesome ingredients like cinnamon, coconut oil, oats, pecans, and a touch of honey, this recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting breakfast or a wholesome 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 apples into bite-sized pieces. Heat 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the apples along with 1 tablespoon cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Sauté the mixture, covering the pan, for 2-3 minutes until the apples are slightly softened and infused with cinnamon flavor.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the crumble topping with the apples.
- Make the crumble topping: Combine 2/3 cup oats, 2/3 cup pecans, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and 2 teaspoons honey in a food processor. Add about 1 tablespoon of water to help the mixture bind. Process until you obtain a crumbly texture that sticks together when pressed.
- Assemble the crumble: Grease a small baking pan with oil or line it with parchment paper. Spread the sautéed apples evenly in the pan. Squeeze handfuls of the crumble topping to form larger clusters, then distribute these clusters over the apples to cover the surface.
- Bake the crumble: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the topping turns golden brown and crunchy.
- Serve: Allow the apple crumble to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm with milk or yogurt for breakfast, or pair it with ice cream for a comforting dessert.
Notes
- Using a splash of water in the crumble mixture helps it bind better during processing.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for variety.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
- Make sure not to overcook the apples during sautéing to maintain their texture.
- This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
