There’s something timeless about a warm apple crumble fresh from the oven. This Whole Food Living version transforms a traditional favourite into a nourishing dessert by using whole-food ingredients instead of refined sugar, butter, and flour. Sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples are topped with a wholesome oat crumble made creamy with banana and apple purée, creating a naturally sweet dessert that’s as comforting as it is nutritious.
Apples are rich in fibre and polyphenol antioxidants that support gut health, heart health, and healthy blood sugar regulation. Leaving the skin on the apples where possible helps maximise their fibre content. Oats provide slow-release carbohydrates and beta-glucan, a soluble fibre known to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and promote lasting fullness. Banana adds natural sweetness while contributing potassium, an important mineral for healthy blood pressure and muscle function.
The addition of cinnamon brings more than just warmth and flavour. Research suggests cinnamon may help support healthy blood sugar balance and provides its own antioxidant benefits. Optional raisins add a touch of natural sweetness along with additional fibre, iron, and plant compounds that support overall wellbeing.
Free from refined sugar, oil, and dairy, this wholesome apple crumble is a delicious way to enjoy the natural sweetness of fruit while nourishing your body with fibre, antioxidants, and whole-food goodness. Serve warm on its own or with a dollop of plant-based yoghurt for the ultimate healthy comfort dessert.
Health Highlights
- Rich in fibre from apples and oats to support digestive health
- Contains beta-glucan from oats, which may help lower cholesterol
- Naturally sweetened with fruit, with no refined sugar
- Provides antioxidants from apples and cinnamon
- Supports sustained energy and satiety
- Oil-free and dairy-free
- Whole food plant-based and family friendly
“Comfort food doesn’t have to be indulgent to be satisfying. Sometimes the simplest ingredients create the most nourishing traditions.”
Apple Crumble
Ingredients
Apple Base
- 4 cups stewed apples
- ½ cup raisens optional
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Crumble top
- 2 cups stell cut or rolled oats
- 1 med banana mashed
- ½ cup apple puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180℃ (350℉)
- In an oven-proof dish, lay the apple out and gently stir in the raisins and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix through all the crumble ingredients. Make sure they are fully combined, and the mix is wet but crumble texture.
- Gently add the crumble mix on top of the apple, use a spatula to spread the mix out evenly.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
