Description
A fiber-rich, wholesome breakfast option that balances comfort with nutrition, featuring sweet apples, oats, and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 sweet apples (Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp), peeled or unpeeled, cored and chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil (for sautéing the apples)
- 2/3 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 2/3 cup pecans (roughly chopped; walnuts are fine if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for the crumble mixture)
- 2 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
Instructions
- Core and chop the apples into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add chopped apples, cinnamon, salt, and honey. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, then cover for another 2–3 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- In a food processor, combine oats, pecans, coconut oil, and salt. Add a splash of water and pulse until crumbly.
- Oil a small baking pan, spread the sautéed apples evenly, and top with crumble mixture.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool before serving.
Notes
This crumble reheats beautifully and keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days. Serve warm with yogurt or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple crumble, healthy breakfast, easy recipe, vegan option, comfort food