Description
This high-protein apple crumble is a healthy, gluten-free, and macro-friendly dessert or snack ready in under 15 minutes. It offers the comforting flavors of cinnamon apples and a golden oat topping, boosted with protein powder to support fitness goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup apple, cored and diced
- 2 tsp sugar-free brown sugar alternative
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- Dash of cinnamon
- 3 tbsp gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 tbsp (15g) protein powder (pea, whey, or casein)
- 2 tbsp sugar-free brown sugar alternative
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vegan butter (or unsalted butter)
- 1 – 2 tsp unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Mix diced apples with 2 tsp sugar-free brown sugar alternative, lemon juice (if using), and a dash of cinnamon.
- Grease a 1-cup ramekin and press the apple mixture into the bottom.
- In a bowl, combine gluten-free rolled oats, protein powder, the remaining 2 tbsp sugar-free brown sugar alternative, 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, vegan butter, and 1-2 tsp unsweetened applesauce.
- Mix until a thick crumble forms. Adjust with more applesauce if the mixture is too dry.
- Spread the crumble mix evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden on top.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy warm. Optionally, serve with dairy-free ice cream.
Notes
- You can substitute whey or casein protein for pea protein.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the crumble mix.
- Make it in advance and reheat for a protein-rich breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Healthy Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg