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Healthy Baked Apples With Cinnamon Oat Crumble

Healthy Baked Apples With Cinnamon Oat Crumble – A Cozy, Lighter Dessert

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, Pink Lady, or Braeburn work well)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • 1/3 cup almond flour or finely ground almonds (or use whole wheat flour)
  • 1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar (optional for sweeter crumble)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup water or apple cider (for the baking dish)
  • Plain Greek yogurt, vanilla yogurt, or light ice cream (optional for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish or line it with parchment for easy cleanup.
  • Prep the apples. Wash and halve the apples from stem to bottom. Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the core and seeds, leaving a shallow cavity for the crumble. Place apple halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
  • Mix the crumble. In a bowl, combine oats, almond flour, chopped nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir in melted butter, applesauce, maple syrup (and brown sugar if using), and vanilla. The mixture should be clumpy and slightly moist.
  • Fill and top. Spoon the crumble generously into the apple cavities and mound extra on top. Press lightly so it adheres.
  • Add liquid to the dish. Pour water or apple cider into the baking dish around the apples. This creates steam to soften the fruit and prevents scorching.
  • Bake. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 15–20 minutes, until apples are tender when pierced and the topping is golden and crisp.
  • Rest and serve. Let the apples sit 5–10 minutes so the juices settle. Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a small scoop of ice cream if you like.