Vegan Apple Crumble Recipe from the Slow Cooker (2024)

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Vegan Apple Crumble is easy, delicious and healthy! Dang! A tripleheader. It's also a dump-and-go slow cooker recipe that is as good for dessert as it is for breakfast. 15 min. prep and the crockpot does the rest.

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A slow cooker is one of the most popular appliances out there for the home cook and I share a good amount of crock-pot recipes here on the blog.

And it becomes super convenient when the only thing you have to do is throw in the ingredients, set it and forget it.

That’s why I always try to come up with new and easy crockpot dump-and-go recipes that everyone loves. That’s just what this sweet apple crumble treat is all about.

Seriously, I don’t think it even takes 15 minutes to prep this. The only thing you do here is peel and chop the apples, and it takes very little time to do that. The rest of the ingredients you just mix in.

It takes a little time to peel the apples but you should see me rip through a bushel. I'm kind of proud of that. Naturally, it centers around food and this recipe is a super easy recipe to prep.

I think that happened because I really really love apples. How versatile can one fruit get! And you don't have to peel a bushel for this recipe. There are only two.

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A Healthy Vegan Apple Crumble Recipe with Oats

This apple granola crumble is a much lighter and healthier version than usual but it is so going to please your taste buds, unanimously.

I think this is one of my favorite easy-to-make breakfast recipes.

  • It is filled with sweet tender apples that are flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. I really love apples, because they are such a versatile fruit and rich in fiber. And this crumble is packed with their naturally sweet taste.
  • This is a sweetish crockpot recipe but the sweetener is maple syrup. That makes me feel a lot better about sweet recipes when maple syrup is used instead of refined sugars.
  • You can easily adjust the amount to balance out the flavors based on your preference.

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  • It is meant to be a sweet crockpot recipe. One that you can enjoy as a warm bowl of breakfast in the morning. I wouldn't scoff if you had it for dessert either. Then you’d be just like me!
  • It has that buttery texture and still a slight hint of crispness from the Granny Smith apples and your chosen granola.

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Chefs Tips

  • I also used half a cup bran flakes and I love how they get soaked with the spiced juices from the apples. Just thinking about it again makes my mouth water!
  • You can see that my granola had raisins in it for this round of slow cooker apple crumble. They show in the crockpot photos but not in the cereal that I used for the finished 'glamor' pictures. I used chunkier granola for that one.
  • Here's a picture of the ingredients stirred and waiting for some heat.

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  • You only cook this recipe for 4 to 6 hours on low. How fun is it to make breakfast in a crockpot and have it steaming hot and ready to go with little effort.
  • Feel free to add nuts too. I love walnuts or pecans in this dish to add that extra crunchiness with each bite! And they go well with apples.

Apple Crumble Kudos!

I want to share a little something with you. Do you know who Dr. Axe is? If not, he is a very popular 'healthy' doctor with a significant following on the internet.

Well, guess what? He chose this recipe to be featured in one of his columns about crockpot breakfasts. So that means this Slow Cooker Apple Granola Crumble is out there on a bigger platform and I'm feeling good.

If you're loving this recipe then I also have to tell you about another one, the Slow Cooker Apple Pie Cake.

This one is definitely more of a dessert because it all starts with cake mix. Oops! This makes my mouth water again! Get back on track Ginny!

Now it is time to make this simple vegan apple crumble. I wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes part of your healthy breakfast eating routine. I am already craving it again too!

How about this for a simple fun treat that gets thrown together in actual minutes? I seriously don't think it even takes 15 minutes.

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What Do You Think?

If you take a photo of your special apple crumble recipe with oats I would love to see it. Follow me over on Instagram and tag me on your photo @vegan_in_the_freezer.

Your opinion means a lot to me and if you'd like to leave a comment and possibly a star rating I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Slow Cooker Apple Granola Crumble

Ginny McMeans

Slow Cooker Apple Granola Crumble is easy, delicious and healthy!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Slow Cooker

Servings 3 cups

Calories 369 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith apples
  • 1 cup granola - your favorite cereal, I mixed ½ cup granola and ½ cup bran flakes
  • ⅛ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup apple juice
  • 2 tablespoon dairy free butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Peel, core and cut the apples into thick slices and then chunks. This is what I did. Cut the apple in half - then half again and then those halves in half. This gives you 8 thick slices. Cut those thick slices in chunks - like about 3 per slice.

  • Add everything to the crock potand stir well.

  • Cover and cook on low 4 hours.

Notes

That is it! Ready to enjoy and it will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 77mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 5gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 5.6mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1.9mg

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    Didn't have any apple juice so I just used water and left out the maple syrup (staying away from sugar as much a possible to prevent migraines) and it still tastes GREAT! Thank you!

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Vegan Apple Crumble Recipe from the Slow Cooker (2024)

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What is vegan crumble made of? ›

The Vegan Crumble Topping

A 50/50 blend of regular and oat flour/almond flour also works. Vegan butter: It's best to use dairy-free unsalted butter, though lightly salted works too. Something like Miyoko's or Earth Balance would work great. Melted coconut oil should also work, but it won't taste as rich and buttery.

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What's the difference between apple crumble and apple crisp? ›

Like an apple crisp, an apple crumble is a baked fruit dessert with a layer of topping. But unlike the crisp, the crumble topping rarely includes oats or nuts. Instead, a crumble's topping is more like streusel, made with flour, sugar and butter.

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How do you make Martha Stewart apple crumble? ›

In a large bowl, toss together apples, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; transfer to prepared dish. In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter with brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in 1 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt until large pieces form. Scatter over filling.

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Beyond Beef Crumbles are a convenient plant-based protein option, with 12g of protein per serving and no soy, gluten, or GMOs.

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❓FAQ
  • Use cold butter. This will help to create a crumbly texture that will not stick together when baking.
  • Use a mix of flour and oats. The oats will add a bit of crunch and texture to the topping.
  • Don't overmix the ingredients. The crumble topping should be made with a "coarse" crumb.
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This has led some historians to believe that Betty was the name of the cook and creator of the recipe and that brown was in reference to her skin color.

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What is apple crumble called in America? ›

Apple crisp is a dessert made with a streusel topping. In the US, it is also called apple crumble, a word which refers to a different dessert in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Ingredients usually include cooked apples, butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and often oats and brown sugar, ginger, and/or nutmeg.

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Why add lemon juice to apple crumble? ›

This is known as oxidation and occurs when the cells within the fruit are exposed to air. Lemon juice helps with this, acting to coat the flesh and protecting it. It also adds extra flavour to your apple crumble recipe and offsets the sweetness of the sugar.

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What makes crumble topping crunchy? ›

Chopped and toasted nuts such as pecans, almonds or hazelnuts also make a lovely addition to a traditional crumble, for taste as well as an extra-crunchy texture. Sprinkle flaked almonds or other nuts of your choice over this gooey toffee apple crumble for an irresistible caramelised topping.

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Why is my crumble not crisping up? ›

The main reason your crumble topping isn't crunchy is probably because you haven't used Demerara sugar. Although, it could also be that you've got your topping ingredient quantities wrong: either too much or not enough flour and butter alongside the sugar.

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How do you make Aunt Bessie apple crumble mix? ›

Instructions
  1. Place fruit / filling into an ovenproof dish (if using fresh fruit, also add the water and sugar).
  2. Sprinkle the crumble mix over the fruit / filling and rake with a fork to even out any lumps and level the top.
  3. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 30-40 mins until the crumble is golden brown.

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What is cobbler crumble made of? ›

For a traditional take on this classic dessert, try the Neelys' Peach Cobbler (pictured above). This all-American dessert features a crumbly topping of butter, sugar and flour that is rubbed together (possibly with oats, nuts or cookie crumbs), then sprinkled over a fruit filling before baking.

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Cooking notes

I use eating rather than cooking apples for this recipe as they are sweeter and do not need cooking before they are put in the crumble.

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What is crumble topping made of? ›

As its name suggests, crumb topping is a dessert topping. It's a simple mixture of butter, sugar, and flour, and is typically used to top pies or muffins prior to baking for a crunchy, sweet contrast.

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What is fruit crumble made of? ›

Mix fruit wiht 1 T flour, 1 T sugar and the cinnamon. Crumble together flour, brown sugar, butter and oatmeal. Butter a 9x9 pan and pour in fruit. Top with crumble and bake at 350 degrees until browned and bubbly.

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Flour: All-purpose flour is the structure of this cake. It's sturdy enough to support the thick wet ingredients and crumb layer on top. Baking Soda + Baking Powder: Baking soda and baking powder help the cake rise. Granulated Sugar: Granulated sugar sweetens the cake.

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Toss the fruit with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and any spices in a large bowl. Use more sugar and less lemon juice when cooking with tart fruits, like rhubarb and blackberries, and less sugar but more lemon juice for sweet fruits, like peaches and plums. Best is to taste a piece of fruit and adjust to taste.

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