Baked Cinnamon Apple with Oat Crumble
A warm, comforting dessert of tender baked apples topped with a crunchy oat and nut crumble, perfect for a healthy sweet treat. This American-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 40 minutes, layers apples, rolled oats, walnuts into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 medium (e.g., Honeycrisp), cored and halved apples
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup, chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp, melted coconut oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place cored apple halves in a greased baking dish, cut-side up.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Step 3: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apple halves, pressing gently to adhere.
- Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes until apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
- Step 5: Let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped pecans before serving warm.
