Apple crisps definitely make my 'top three' for favorite desserts.
The biggest complaint I have with making them, is waiting! The recipe typically requires 30-45 to bake, and, while it is totally worth it, some nights I haven't planned my menu as well and want immediate sweet tooth satisfaction!
Enter the raw version of the fruity confection.
Though it takes a bit of time for the apples to soak, this can be done while you make the delicious, sweet crumble topping.
Topped with a bit of coconut whipped cream, this makes a great dessert in a pinch!
Please enjoy the following video to show you just how to make it.
Raw Cinnamon Apple Crumble
A delicious no-bake treat made with apples, oats, dates, and walnuts. Vegan-friendly and can be gluten-free with GF oats.
Servings: servings
Video
Ingredients
APPLE LAYER
- 2 sweet apples peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
CRUMBLE LAYER
- ⅓ cup raw walnuts
- ¼ cup oats
- 2 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- pinch sea salt
- 5 Medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Mix the sliced apples with the lemon juice, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Let the mixture macerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, use a food processor to pulverize the walnuts, oats, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, spices, and salt until they form a meal.
- Add in the dates, maple syrup, and water.
- Process until the mixture is well combined and begins to clump together.
- Pour the apples into a small dish (I use a 7 x 5 inch Pyrex dish).
- Using your hands, spread the crumble atop the apples.
- Top with coconut whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Fat: 9 g Carbs: 31 g Sugar: 20.3 g Protein: 4.8 g; Nutrition facts are based on using water in the crumble.
WW points (new system): 6
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Cassie
Yum I'm always looking for a new crunchy topping... love the idea of adding seeds to a crumble!
Lauren
Thanks Cassie! The topping here is actually pretty soft, but it's still delicious! 🙂
Chelsea
Lauren, your food and philosophy is amazing, I try something from your site weekly!
This looks awesome, can't wait to try.
Lauren
What a great compliment, thanks so much Chelsea! 😀
Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa
Yummy ! Loving these video recipes 🙂
Lauren
Thanks Melissa! I'm having fun doing it too. 🙂
Mike@TheIronYou
Great video Lauren and also great recipe! I've never had a raw crumble before. Gotta need to fix that!
Dominique
Made this tonight - it was lovely! Used dried cranberries instead of dates as didn't have any, worked fine. Even OH (usually suspicious of healthy stuff) liked it! Thank you! 🙂 Photo on my instagram - feel free to follow @MistyWedge
Jennifer
What a great recipe! I was going to make another raw cobbler for my Thanksgiving dinner contribution but came across this one and thought it sounded yummier. AND IT IS!! I didn't have pumpkin (I think I'm the only person in the world who doesn't like pumpkin) or chia seeds but I did toss in a tsp of flax seeds and it's fine. And I love the video. That truly helps people like me who struggle in the kitchen. 😀 Happy Thanksgiving!!
Lauren
Thanks Jennifer, I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving as well! 🙂
Gayle
Such a great treat, and so easy!
Hanna
I used to make something similar to this back in college since all I had was a microwave (not much baking going on!). It's nice to have a version I can follow and print out, thanks!