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healthy apple crumble recipe | Indian style eggless apple crumble | easy oats apple crumble | no sugar apple crumble |

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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This heart-friendly, high-fibre healthy apple crumble version features stewed apples baked with a topping of high-fibre muesli, loaded with oats and nuts. Walnuts, though a bit fatty, do more good than harm as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which keep the arteries healthy and elastic, strengthening the heart as well. Our Indian style eggless apple crumble recipe is popular as it uses very little brown sugar and is sweetened with apples.
If you want to make no sugar apple crumble recipe then just drop the small amount of brown sugar from this recipe and enjoy the natural sweetness of apples instead.
healthy dessert is a healthier sweet treat which can be enjoyed by those with heart disease. Learn how to make easy oats apple crumble.
To make healthy apple crumble, combine ½ cup of water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and lemon juice in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds or till the brown sugar dissolves completely. Add the apples, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes or till the apples turn soft and discard cinnamon. Combine all ingredients of muesli and roast for 2 minutes. Lightly grease a baking dish, spread the stewed apples followed by muesli and bake in an oven for 10 minutes.
Healthy apple crumble.... that’s a delicacy our hearts would crumble at the sight of. The fruity aroma of stewed apples together with the intense aroma of cinnamon makes one feel giddy with delight.
Enjoy healthy apple crumble recipe | Indian style eggless apple crumble recipe | easy oats apple crumble | no sugar apple crumble | healthy dessert in small quantities occasionally.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
11 Mins
Total Time
21 Mins
Makes
5 servings
Ingredients
For The Stewed Apples
2 cups sliced apple
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
For The Muesli
1/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
1 tbsp wheat bran
2 tbsp chopped walnuts (akhrot)
1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam)
2 tbsp raisins (kismis)
1/4 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder
a few drops of vanilla essence
Other Ingredients
1/8 tsp low fat butter for greasing
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a broad non-stick pan and lightly roast them on a slow flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl and keep aside to cool slightly.
- Combine ½ cup of water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and lemon juice in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds or till the brown sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the apples, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes or till the apples turn soft.
- Discard the cinnamon and keep aside to cool slightly.
- Grease a baking dish lightly using low-fat butter.
- Spread the stewed apples at the base of a baking dish and spread the muesli evenly over it.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes or till the muesli turns golden brown in colour.
- Serve the healthy apple crumble immediately.
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- what is healthy apple crumble made off? Indian style eggless apple crumble is made from 2 cups sliced apples, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini), 1/2 tsp lemon juice and homemade muesli.
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Seb is good for Weight loss
Eating Apples has also been associated with weight loss in middle aged overweight women (1). This may be attributed to the soluble fibre content and antioxidants present in the fruit. Apple Crumble is a low calorie healthy recipe which is also tasty and good for those watching their weight. -
Apples are Antioxidant Rich
Apple benefits are numerous because they contain a variety of phytochemicals, including quercetin, catechin, phloridzin and chlorogenic acid, all of which are strong antioxidants (2). The antioxidants in apple help to reduce damage to cells, and hence prevent many chronic diseases like cardiovascular, cancers and asthma and build the immune system. Try our antioxidant rich fruit infused water Apple Carrot Ginger Honey Infused Water for detoxification of your body. -
Dental Hygiene and Health
A study conducted on children stated that consuming sliced apples after meals reduced the occurrence of dental caries in children (3). Chewing apples reduces the plaque area in the mouth (4). Apples hence helpful in maintaining oral hygiene. Apples also have a mouth-cleansing property, and offer a tasty way to bright, shiny teeth! See 9 benefits of apple.
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- Oats are Protein Rich : Oats are a great source of protein for Vegetarians. Slightly over 10% of its energy comes from Protein.
- Oats have Healthy Fats : Nearly 15% of the energy of Oats comes from Fats which are healthy fats good for you.
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Oats are also a very good dessert ingredient because they are low in sugar, have a low Glycemic Index and are loaded with soluble fibre. You can give this Oats and Dates Kheer - a sugar free dessert definitely a try. See detailed 16 super benefits of oats.
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- The slight lemon juice has been added to prevent the apples from turning brown due to oxidation.
- Wheat bran has been added to add to its fibre count. But if it isn’t easily available, you can avoid it. Wheat bran is easily available in India and also on Amazon.
- Serve healthy apple crumble recipe | Indian style eggless apple crumble | easy oats apple crumble| no sugar apple crumble | immediately for best results as the muesli will turn soft after some time but yet taste good.
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To make stewed apples for healthy apple crumble recipe | Indian style eggless apple crumble | easy oats apple crumble| no sugar apple crumble | easy apple crumble | in a broad non-stick pan put 1/2 cup of water.
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Add 1 tbsp brown sugar.
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Add 2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini).
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Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds or till the brown sugar dissolves completely.
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Add 2 cups sliced apples.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes or till the apples turn soft, while stirring once in between.
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Discard the cinnamon.
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Keep aside healthy stewed apples to cool slightly.
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To make stewed apples for healthy apple crumble recipe | Indian style eggless apple crumble | easy oats apple crumble| no sugar apple crumble | easy apple crumble | in a broad non-stick pan put 1/2 cup of water.
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In a broad non stick pan put 1/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats.
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Add 1 tbsp wheat bran.
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Add 1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam).
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Add 2 tbsp raisins (kismis).
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Add 2 tbsp chopped walnuts.
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Add 1/4 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder.
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Add a few drops of vanilla essence.
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Lightly roast them on a slow flame for 2 minutes.
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Keep aside to cool slightly.
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Transfer the healthy Indian muesli into a bowl.
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In a broad non stick pan put 1/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats.
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Grease a baking dish lightly using low-fat butter.
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Spread the stewed apples at the base of a baking dish.
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Spread the muesli evenly over it.
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Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes or till the muesli turns golden brown in colour.
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Serve healthy apple crumble recipe | Indian style eggless apple crumble | easy oats apple crumble| no sugar apple crumble | immediately.
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Grease a baking dish lightly using low-fat butter.
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Take healthy apple crumble made from above recipe.
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Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons greek yoghurt or curd.
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Serve healthy apple crumble with Greek yoghurt or curd immediately.
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Take healthy apple crumble made from above recipe.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 129 cal |
Protein | 2.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 15.9 g |
Fiber | 2.1 g |
Fat | 6.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 13.6 mg |
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shreya_the foodie
March 13, 2025, midnight
I must say, if desserts can be healthy, apple crumble makes for a great example! not too sweet, not too bland. the flavours are just right!

n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
A dessert using muesli.... Wow what a great idea of making a high fibre dessert for people with heart problems. Go ahead and TRY IT!!