Description
Delightful healthy apple crumble bites combine wholesome ingredients with classic comfort. Crisp apples and nutty oats create a guilt-free dessert perfect for weekend gatherings or quick snacks you’ll crave all week long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) diced apples (peeled)
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) almond flour (or any flour)
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) coconut oil (melted)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to moderate temperature (350°F/175°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by lining with paper cups or applying a light grease coating.
- Select crisp apples and dice them into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Create a wholesome base by blending diced apples with rolled oats, almond flour, natural sweetener, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Drizzle melted coconut oil over the dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly to create a cohesive and moist filling that binds together easily.
- Carefully transfer the apple mixture into the prepared muffin cavities, gently compressing the contents to establish a compact structure.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the tops transform into a rich golden brown color.
- Remove from the oven and allow the apple bites to cool completely within the tin, which helps them set and maintain their delicate shape.
- Gently extract the crumble bites from the tin, ensuring they remain intact, and arrange on a serving plate for immediate enjoyment or future snacking.
Notes
- Swap honey with agave nectar or date syrup for a different sweet profile that works perfectly for vegan diets.
- Dice apples uniformly to ensure consistent baking and prevent uneven texture in each bite.
- Add chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra crunch and nutritional boost, creating a more complex flavor layer.
- Store these bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them a convenient make-ahead healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg