High Protein Apple Crumble

Here’s a warm dessert to help you combat the crisp autumn air. My high-protein apple crumble embraces the flavors of fall with its juicy, spiced apples and crumbly topping. Whether you're looking to indulge in a guilt-free sweat treat after a workout or simply want a wholesome snack to enjoy with a cup of tea, this recipe is the perfect way to celebrate autumn's produce while staying on track with your health goals. 

Ingredients (makes 4 servings)

Filling 

1. 2 cups chopped apples (roughly 3 apples) 

2. 4 tsp vanilla extract 

3. 1/2 cup sucralose  

4. 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) 

Crumble 

1. 1.5 cups or 60g of Oats 

2. 60g or 2 scoops of a protein supplement 

3. 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 

4. 1/2 cup unsalted butter 

5. 1/4 cup sucralose 

6. 2 tbsp cinnamon 

Steps 

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees 

2. Make the spiced apple layer 

   1. Peel and dice your apples into 1-inch chunks and add to a large mixing bowl 

   2. Add vanilla extract, sucralose or sweetener of choice, and pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon 

   3. Mix until the apples are coated 

3. Mix your crumble topping 

   1. Add your oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and sucralose to a bowl. 

   2. Mix to avoid clumping 

   3. Add your unsweetened applesauce to the bowl and mix 

   4. Cut your softened butter into 1 to 2-inch large cubes and add to the bowl. 

   5. Chop and mix the butter into the rest of the crumble mix until a wet, clumpy sand consistency is formed 

4. Assemble and bake 

   1. Add your spiced apple crumble to the bottom of a 2-quart (12x8cm) baking dish 

   2. Top with your oat-based crumble topping 

   3. Bake at 350 for 20minutes or until crispy, golden-brown crust is formed and the apples are fully cooked. 

Nutrition Facts (Approximately) 

Whole tray 

1400 kcal 

95g Protein 

145g Carbs 

55g Fat 

Per piece (¼ of tray) 

350 kcal 

24g protein 

36g carbs 

14g Fat