This Protein Apple Crumble is a high-protein twist on a classic dessert, perfect when you want something warm and comforting without going overboard on calories. With soft, cinnamon-spiced apples and a golden oat topping enriched with protein, it’s a cosy treat that still supports your goals.
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Chicken Alfredo
If you’re looking for a high-protein dessert that’s cosy, satisfying, and packed with flavour, this Protein Apple Crumble is a winner. It’s sweet, spiced, and balanced with a lighter crumble topping that keeps things indulgent while still supporting your goals.
We soften tart cooking apples with cinnamon and sweetener, then bake them under a golden oat topping made with whey protein, sugar-free maple syrup, and a touch of light butter. The result is a warm, comforting dessert that feels like the classic you love, just made lighter.
Each serving delivers 19g of protein and 320 calories, making it ideal for a healthier dessert, a post-dinner treat, or even a cosy snack on a cold evening.
Why We Love this Recipe
- High in Protein: Each serving packs 19g of protein, making it a dessert that supports your goals.
- Low in Calories: At just 320 calories, you can enjoy a classic comfort food without compromising your goals.
- Comfort Food: Warm cinnamon apples and a golden oat topping make this a cosy, feel-good treat.
What is Apple Crumble?
Apple Crumble is a traditional British dessert made with tender baked apples and a sweet, buttery topping that turns golden and crisp in the oven. The classic version is often heavy on butter and sugar, making it indulgent but also high in calories.
Our high-protein take swaps in whey protein, sugar-free maple syrup, and light butter to keep the topping crisp and flavourful while cutting back on unnecessary fat and sugar. Paired with soft, cinnamon-spiced apples, it’s everything you love about the classic, only lighter, leaner, and boosted with protein.
Protein Apple Crumble Nutrition
This high-protein Apple Crumble delivers all the cosy comfort of the classic dessert while keeping your macros in balance. With cinnamon-spiced apples, a protein-enriched oat topping, and balanced ingredients, it’s a sweet treat that supports your goals without unnecessary calories. Here’s the nutritional breakdown per serving:
Calories: 320
Protein: 19g
Carbs: 61g
Fat: 6g
Ingredients
- Bramley apples: A tart cooking apple that softens beautifully when baked.
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth of flavour to the apple base.
- Sweetener (erythritol or stevia): Keeps the recipe light without refined sugar.
- Oats & oat flour: Create a hearty, crisp topping with added fibre.
- Vanilla whey protein: Boosts the protein content and gives a subtle vanilla flavour.
- Sugar-free maple syrup: Binds the crumble together with sweetness but fewer calories.
- Light butter: Keeps the topping moist and golden without excess fat.
- Pinch of salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavour.
How to Make Chicken Alfredo
See recipe card for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Start by peeling and chopping the apples into small chunks. Add them to a saucepan with the cinnamon, sweetener, and a splash of water, then cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until they begin to soften. Transfer the softened apples to an ovenproof dish.
While the apples are cooking, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
To make the crumble topping, combine the oats, oat flour, vanilla whey protein, sweetener, sugar-free maple syrup, light butter (or apple sauce), and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
Evenly spread the crumble topping over the softened apples in the dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp.
Allow the crumble to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it on its own, with a spoonful of Greek yoghurt for extra protein, or with light custard for a classic touch.
Tips
- Use cooking apples: Bramley or Granny Smith work best, as they soften nicely without turning mushy.
- Add water to the apples: Water helps steam and soften the apples as they cook.
- Keep the topping crumbly: The topping should be crumbly, not sticky, so adjust with a little extra oat flour if needed.
Recipe Variations & Substitutions
- Add cinnamon to the crumble: For extra warmth and flavour, mix a little cinnamon directly into the oat topping as well as the apples.
- Swap butter for apple sauce: Use apple sauce instead of light butter to reduce the fat content while keeping the crumble moist.
- Fruit swap: Replace the apples with pears, peaches, or mixed berries for a fresh twist on the classic.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving. This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, so freezing isn’t recommended as it may affect the texture of the crumble topping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use eating apples like Honeycrisp or Gala, but you may want to reduce the added sweetener since they’re naturally sweeter than cooking apples like Bramley or Granny Smith.
If the topping looks too dry, add a small splash of sugar-free maple syrup or a little extra light butter to help it bind together. It should be crumbly like breadcrumbs, not powdery.
If the topping turns out too soft or doughy, it usually means there was too much liquid. Add a little extra oat flour to absorb the moisture and make sure not to overmix the crumble.
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Protein Apple Crumble
Equipment
- 1 Ovenproof Dish
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Knife
- 1 Chopping Board
- 1 Blender
- 1 Peeler
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
For the Apple Base:
- 2 large Bramley Apples (cooking apples)
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Sweetener (erythritol or stevia)
- 2 tbsp Water
For the Crumble:
- 2 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
- 90 g Oats
- 60 g Oat Flour (or blend rolled oats into flour)
- 40 ml Sugar Free Maple Syrup
- 25 g Light Butter
- 3 tbsp Sweetener (erythritol or stevia)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the apples:
- Peel and chop the apples into small chunks.
- In a saucepan, add the chopped apples, cinnamon, sweetener, and water. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the apples soften slightly. Transfer to an ovenproof dish.
- Preheat the oven: While the apples are cooking, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Make the crumble:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, oat flour, protein powder, sweetener, sugar-free maple syrup, light butter and salt. Mix until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the softened apples.
- Bake: Place in the oven for 20–25 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp.
- Serve & Enjoy!
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm on its own, or with Greek yoghurt for an extra boost of protein.
Notes
- Use light custard or a sugar-free custard alternative for that classic crumble experience.
- Best served warm, but can also be enjoyed cold as a meal-prep dessert.
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
