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How to prepare an apple crumble with oats that is actually healthy

This recipe requires that you prepare the base, filling and the crumble separately, but you don’t need any special cooking skills to make it.

As this recipe is a bit longer and slightly more complicated than my usual recipes, I thought it would be helpful to see images of the step-by-step process. Please, let me know if this does help 🙂

I got the inspiration for this apple crumble after seeing a recipe in Danielle’s blog, I Only Came For The Cake. The one that got my attention was the blackberry crumble bars, but since it’s not blackberry season at the moment, I’ve decided to go with apples.

The pan that I’ve used for this recipe measures 13×19 cm (5×7 inches), but if you have one that is a little bigger, it will also be fine.

The only change would be that each layer is thinner and, as a result, you would get apple crumble bars that you could eat simply with the help of two fingers, exactly like in Danielle’s recipe.

WATCH HOW TO PREPARE THE BEST HEALTHY APPLE CRUMBLE WITH OATS (86 sec.)

Why do I consider this recipe to be healthy

I am a super fan of oats and it is a staple food that is never missing in my house. In my post Healthy Oatmeal Cookies, I tell you in detail the reasons why oats are beneficial for health.

The apple is a fruit of low glycemic index, which means that when we eat it, we don’t have a spike in blood sugar, which makes us go hungry shortly after eating.

In addition, as well as oats, apples contain fiber and it has been shown that the skins contain a big number of antioxidants.
That’s why my advice would be to buy organic or locally produced apples, so that you can eat the skin, knowing that it doesn’t have any pesticides or wax on it.

Is it inexpensive to prepare this healthy apple crumble?

The base ingredients present in larger quantities in this recipe are apples and oats and those are usually not expensive, even if you buy them organic.

Plus, this recipe doesn’t require any lesser-known ingredients making it very likely that you already have all of the ingredients in your pantry.

When do I prepare it and on what occasions can it be eaten

Although apples are an Autumn/Winter fruit, it’s also true that we can buy them all year round. As it’s also easy to find all of the other ingredients needed for the recipe, I’d say that this healthy apple crumble can be prepared any day of the year.

However, as I said above, I get the feeling that the apple and cinnamon combination, and the fact that it’s a breakfast/snack/dessert food that can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven, makes me think of a healthy Fall recipe instead.

If you enjoy a warm breakfast, for example, this apple crumble can be heated in the microwave for a minute and is ideal for the colder days.

Let’s just say it, this healthy crumble can be eaten for any occasion, whether for breakfast, as a snack, for brunch or even as a dessert.

I took it to a barbecue once and it was a success, so don’t wait any longer to add this recipe to your list of healthy apple treats.

How do I store this apple crumble with oats and how long does it last

If by any chance, you have some leftovers of this crumble, you can store it in the same pan and cover it with a plastic wrap. You can leave it on the counter and it will last for about three to four days, although I’m sure it will disappear sooner 😉

Can I prepare it with other ingredients to get different flavors?

I have used red apples, but you can use your favorite apples or even experiment with other types that, maybe, you don’t usually eat.

Also, you can cook the apples a little less or you can bake them in the oven. Personally, I like them when they are very soft.

If you prefer not to have the pieces of apple, you can use this Applesauce instead.

You could also use berries instead of apples. You can use them fresh or frozen and cook them in a pot, just as I have prepared the apples in the video.

Chocolate is not essential, but can we all agree that chocolate can make everything even more delicious?

Here are more healthy recipes with oats that you might like:

Coffee Overnight Rolled Oats

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cups with Healthy Fillings

And for more recipes with apples:

Oatmeal Cookies with Apples

All-natural Applesauce

As always, I appreciate you stopping by my blog, and if you think this post might help someone you know to make another step to a healthier lifestyle, please don’t hesitate to share it away!

Happy Healthy Eating!

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Tools needed to make this recipe:

• Cutting Board
• Stainless Steel Pot
• Wooden Spoon
• Food Processor
• Glass Bowl
• Spatula
• Glass Food Container