Protein Apple Crumble
This high-protein Apple Crumble is warm, comforting, and packed with flavour while keeping the macros balanced. With cinnamon-spiced apples and a golden, protein-packed oat topping, it’s a healthier twist on the classic dessert you can enjoy guilt-free.
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
Recipe 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 19gFat: 6g