A favorite tried and true recipe, our No Sugar Crumble Topping recipe is sure to be an instant family favorite! So you have a cake, but no frosting to put on it? Don’t worry. No time for a trip to the store? We’ve got you covered. With this recipe, you can enjoy this delicious dessert with a sweet sugar crumble topping. All with no sugar added!
No Sugar Crumble Topping
Given that it’s summer and prime berry-picking season, I wanted to share my low-sugar healthy berry crumble recipe with you because it’s delicious, simple, and preservative-free. A buttery, golden streusel-like topping with extra crunch from some heart-healthy oats is placed on top of the fruity, double-berry base. You may prepare it in 10 minutes, bake it in the oven, and serve it hot with ice cream or just by itself. Simple as pie, berry simple!
This Low-Sugar Healthy Berry Crumble can be made with any combination of berries as long as there are two cups total. These were the berries I used because I recently went berry picking with my toddler daughter and collected service berries (also known as june berries) and mulberries from trees near our neighborhood. It was also great when I used a combination of blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. Although the dish is quite healthy, you wouldn’t know it from the pleasantly sweet taste because there is just a tiny bit of sugar in the crumble topping because the berries are sweet enough.
YIELD: 5 SERVINGS
LOW-SUGAR HEALTHY BERRY CRUMBLE
Although the buttery crumble topping would have you believe otherwise, this double-berry crumble is loaded with heart-healthy oats and antioxidants. It’s a summer (or winter!) favorite because it’s simple to make and has simple ingredient substitutions.
PREP TIME10 minutes
COOK TIME20 minutes
TOTAL TIME30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 2 c. mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 c. oats
- 1/2 c. butter softened
- 1/4 c. sugar
- pinch of salt
- pinch of cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Fill a baking pan with grease and add the fruit.
- Sprinkle the fruit with the other ingredients (flour, oats, butter, and cinnamon), which have been combined into a crumbly mixture.
- Cook for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden, in a 400°F oven. Enjoy!
Healthy Apple Crumble | Gluten-Free, Clean-Eating, Vegan, and Super Easy!
This healthy apple crumble combines the goodness of apples and spices with a crumble that is beneficial for you. This dessert is free of gluten and made with pepitas, nuts, and fragrant cinnamon. It will quickly become one of your favorites!
Are apple sweets your favorite?
The mouthwatering aroma of apples and cinnamon baking has a certain something. Everything with apples in it is a joy to me, and the aroma of apples and spices is soothing.
I made the decision to create a healthy meal that is packed with nutrition and apples, and I am ecstatic with the outcome!
This apple crumble dish is so easy to make, delicious, warm, and comforting.
Like warm apple pie mixed with sweet crumbly sweetness, healthy apple crumble. What’s wrong with that, exactly?
To avoid the dessert from being overly sweet, I like to use tart apples and a little lemon in this recipe. I promise you, it’s wonderful.
This dessert’s forgiving nature is its best feature. As you travel, you can sample. Change it if you don’t like it quite as much.
Too sugary? Add a little lemon zest or juice.
Too acidic? Coconut sugar should be added.
Too neutral? Including some cinnamon.
I adore it.
Prepare the healthy apple crumble either in large casserole dishes to be scooped out and served, or in individual serving sizes. Both options are acceptable and both will result in apple-crumbly delight. Instead, for a cute display at your next gathering, use oven-safe mugs.
Fresh peaches or plums can be used in place of the dried fruit in this recipe if you’d like. Also, you can skip the process of boiling plums and peaches before baking the crumble because they are naturally less crunchy than apples.
WHAT TYPES OF APPLES ARE BEST FOR HEALTHY APPLE CRUMBLE?
I use Granny Smith apples in my recipe for a healthy apple crumble. This is because I adore how effectively the acidic flavor complements the delicious sweetness of the topping. You can certainly try a different kind of apple, though, depending on your preferences.
- The Idared apple is tart, too, as are the Cortland and Cameo
- If you are looking for a sweeter, yet crisp apple, go for Empire, Honeycrisp, Ambrosia, and Gala
- Fuji and Golden Delicious apples are juicy and also sweet
- Cortland’s and Idared’s hold their shape well when baked but all of the varieties mentioned work great
- For a blend of sweet and tart, mix Granny Smith with Pink Lady or Golden Delicious with Braeburn
TIPS FOR MAKING HEALTHY APPLE CRUMBLE
When it comes to apple preferences, apple crumble is one of those sweets that may be tweaked here and there to suit your preferences. I enjoy tart flavors, but Gala is a good choice if you prefer light sweetness. Here are some additional suggestions I have for the best crumble:
- Slice the apples uniformly and of equal size as much as possible for even cooking throughout
- To have softer apples, cook them for 10 minutes in the oven before adding the crumble
- If the topping is browning and the apples are still firmer than you’d like, cover the crumble with foil and bake a bit longer, testing every five minutes
- Lightly grease the baking dish, so the crumble does not stick
HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT HEALTHY APPLE CRUMBLE
To reheat, you can:
- microwave a portion for 30-60 seconds
- place in the oven at 350 F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
The best way to enjoy this incredibly delicious apple crumble is fresh. You can bake something, let it cool, and then store it for a day on the counter. But if you place the crumble in an airtight container, you may keep it in the fridge for up to a week.
GLUTEN-FREE, LOW-SUGAR FRUIT CRUMBLE RECIPE
This recipe for gluten-free fruit crumble is the perfect comforting dessert for the winter. Liz’s tried-and-true recipe is not only histamine- and sugar-free but also gluten-free. This crumble recipe can be made dairy-free by using lactose-free butter.
Fruit may be added to recipes easily to provide sweetness, eliminating the need for refined sugar. Several of the dietary fibers present in fruits contain a strong source of prebiotics in addition to a delightful burst of sweetness. They support the growth of healthy gut flora. Also, you can easily modify this recipe for gluten-free fruit crumble to use any fruit you have on hand.
Warm crumble is best served with copious amounts of fresh cream. Add a hefty dollop of kefir or crème fraîche for a digestive-friendly twist. This is a delicious method to replenish good gut bacteria.
Are you looking for recipes for homemade gut-friendly food? The Liz Earle Wellness Good Gut Box from Freshly Fermented includes six amazing ferments that you can prepare at home. With kefir and kombucha, you may assist your gut become more populated with advantageous bacteria and benefit from the numerous health and wellbeing advantages that come with having a healthier gut.
Wellbeing Wisdom
This lower-sugar crumble topping also freezes well, so make in batches and freeze raw for instant fruit toppings all-year round.
Almonds and macadamia nuts provide healthy prebiotic fibre, vitamin E and extra protein.
Recipe by Liz Earle
Ingredients
- 900G STEWED FRUIT (E.G. BLACKBERRY AND APPLE, PLUM, CHERRIES ETC), SWEETENED WITH A LITTLE SUGAR TO TASTE
- 150G OATS
- 50G GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR
- 150G GROUND ALMONDS
- 100G SOFT BROWN SUGAR
- 150G MACADAMIA NUTS
- 1 HEAPED TSP GROUND CINNAMON (OPTIONAL)
- 100G BUTTER (OR LACTOSE-FREE BUTTER)
- 25G CHIA SEEDS (OPTIONAL)
Method
- Pre-heat to gas mark 4 (180°C/160°C fan)
- On a serving dish that can be baked, layer the stewed fruit on the bottom, allowing space for the crumble topping mixture.
- Sprinkle the chia seeds on top to create a layer (optional)
- Put the ground almonds, sugar, and macadamia nuts in a food processor along with the oats and gluten-free flour. Process until well-combined and the macadamias are finely diced. Add cinnamon and butter (or a replacement for butter) (if liked). Once more blend for 20 to 30 seconds, or until the mixture is crumbly.
- Pour this mixture over the fruit and chia seeds, then bake for about an hour, or until the topping is crisp and golden brown.
- Serve warm with copious amounts of kefir, dairy-free alternative, fresh cream, or creme fraiche.