How to add protein to apple crumble?

You can add protein by replacing part of the flour or oats with protein powder. This recipe uses 2 tablespoons (15g) of pea or whey protein.

How to make high protein crumble?

Use rolled oats, protein powder, and sugar-free sweeteners. Adding nut butters or Greek yogurt also works well for extra protein.

Is there protein in apple crumble?

Traditional apple crumble has minimal protein, but this high-protein version includes over 10g per serving depending on your protein powder.

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

A crisp typically includes nuts and is crunchier, while a crumble is softer and made with a streusel-style topping, often without nuts.

High-Protein Apple Crumble – 1 Smart Treat to Feel Good

Name: High-Protein Apple Crumble
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple, cored and diced; 2 tsp. sugar-free brown sugar alternative; 1/2 tsp. lemon juice (optional); Dash of cinnamon; 3 tbsp. gluten-free rolled oats; 2 tbsp. (15g) protein powder (pea, whey, or casein); 2 tbsp. sugar-free brown sugar alternative; 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp. vegan butter (or unsalted butter); 1–2 tsp. unsweetened applesauce

Description

This high-protein apple crumble is the perfect healthy dessert or snack—sweet, gluten-free, macro-friendly, and done in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup apple, cored and diced

2 tsp. sugar-free brown sugar alternative

1/2 tsp. lemon juice (optional)

Dash of cinnamon

3 tbsp. gluten-free rolled oats

2 tbsp. (15g) protein powder (pea, whey, or casein)

2 tbsp. sugar-free brown sugar alternative

1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. vegan butter (or unsalted butter)

1–2 tsp. unsweetened applesauce

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. Mix diced apples with brown sugar alternative, lemon juice, and cinnamon.

3. Grease a 1-cup ramekin and press the apple mixture into the bottom.

4. In a bowl, mix oats, protein powder, remaining sweetener, cinnamon, butter, and applesauce.

5. Adjust with more applesauce if the mixture is too dry.

6. Spread the crumble mix over the apples evenly.

7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden on top.

8. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm—optionally with dairy-free ice cream.

Notes

You can substitute whey or casein protein for pea protein.

For extra texture, add chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the crumble mix.

Make it in advance and reheat for a protein-rich breakfast.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Healthy Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ramekin
Calories: 180
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg