Bake vegan apple crumble—a warm, comforting dessert with tender apples and a golden dairy-free crumble topping.
Vegan apple crumble is warm, cozy, and irresistibly comforting. Moreover, it’s made with simple pantry ingredients and is perfect for family dinners, holidays, or whenever you crave a classic dessert—without dairy.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 35–40 minutes
Serves: 6
🧺 Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 4–5 apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour or oat flour
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil or vegan butter (solid)
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Next, toss apple slices with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Spread evenly in the dish.
Meanwhile, combine oats, flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Then, rub coconut oil into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
After that, sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
Finally, bake for 35–40 minutes until the apples are soft and the top is golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free oats and oat flour.
- Extra Crunch: Add chopped walnuts or almonds to the topping.
- Lower Sugar: Reduce sugar or rely on sweet apples only.
- Spiced Version: Add cloves or ginger for warmth.
- Fruit Mix: Combine apples with pears or berries.
🌿 Benefits of Vegan Apple Crumble
Firstly, apples are rich in fiber, supporting digestion.
Secondly, oats provide slow-releasing energy and heart health benefits.
Moreover, this dessert is dairy-free and cholesterol-free.
In addition, natural sweeteners reduce refined sugar intake.
As a result, it’s a healthier take on a classic comfort dessert.
Finally, it satisfies sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Firstly, slice apples thin so they soften completely.
- Then, reduce spices for milder flavor.
- Next, serve with dairy-free vanilla ice cream kids love.
- Finally, let kids help sprinkle the crumble topping for fun.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 280–320 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
