This vegan Apple Crumble is easy and made with plain and simple ingredients. Baked cinnamon-spiced apples covered in a crunchy oatmeal topping that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Wouldn’t it be nice if someone created a recipe you could have for dessert or breakfast? Oh, wait! That’s what I just did.
This Vegan Apple Crumble beats the hell out of some crappy little granola bar pretending to be breakfast. And, it’s much easier to make than an apple pie. Let’s DO IT!
How To Make Vegan Apple Crumble
- Chop the apples into small pieces. Then toss them into a mixing bowl with some maple syrup, lemon juice, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Mix well until the apple pieces are completely coated.
- Spread the cinnamon apple mixture into a 9×9 or 7×11 baking pan. But, you can use any baking pan you have available. There’s not really a science to using a baking dish. These are just the size pans I prefer for this dish because of the quantity.
Vegan Apple Crumble Topping
Once you’ve emptied the apple mixture use the same bowl to mix the topping ingredients. It gets a little extra flavor from the cinnamon and apple juice that’s left behind. Let nothing go to waste.
Oats are the primary base for the crumble topping. I also added some steel-cut oats for a little added extra crunch. Next comes the flaxseed meal, maple syrup, applesauce, and a little vanilla hold it all together and create a delicious crunchy crust for this amazing dish.
Toss all the crumble ingredients into the bowl and mix until everything is well combined.
Spread the oatmeal mixture over the apples and place into a 350-degree oven and bake for about 45 minutes. But, I would check on the Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Crumble after about 30 minutes. Because if you were to let it burn, starting over would just be too traumatic.
Remember, every appliance is different and I don’t want the blame if your food burns. You want the top to cook until it starts to brown. Personally, I like to let mine get a little dark before I remove it from the oven.
But, I’d play it safe the first couple of times you bake it. Because if you were to let it burn, starting over would just be too traumatic.
One of the best things about this Vegan Apple Crumble is the aroma. Your house will smell like Christmas on steroids while it bakes. So, bake up a batch of this wonderful dish and fill your house with the smell of REAL cinnamon apples and maple.
CAUTION: Once you smell this thing baking you’ll start to drool instantly. The aroma is hypnotic.
Now, it’s magic time! Once you’re done enjoying the nose tickles grab a fork and plate. Because it’s time to give your tastebuds a turn. Remove it from the oven and enjoy immediately!
But, you can let it cool if you prefer. Either way, it will not disappoint. I like to do it this way: Breakfast – serve hot and right out of the oven. Dessert – great to bake ahead of time and reheats in no time.
You WILL LOVE this Vegan Apple Crumble. It’s…
- Easy to make
- Perfect for breakfast or dessert
- Warm & comforting
- Healthy
- Perfect for fall & holidays
- & Just plain delicious
Make It Ahead Of Time
This dish makes a great dessert that takes no time to put together. And, it’s ready by the time your guests arrive. It’s also perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
How To Store
Simply bake the day before, let it cool, and store in the fridge until the next morning. If you want to reheat, place in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes. Easy as pie (see what I did there).
Can I Freeze It?
Yes! You can store this vegan apple crumble for up to 3 months, baked or unbaked, in your freezer. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge. If it hasn’t been baked simply follow the cooking instructions in the recipe card below. And, if it has been baked place it in a warm oven until it’s just hot enough to eat
More Vegan Breakfast Recipes
If you’re into hot and healthy plant-based breakfast foods, be sure and check out my Blueberry Banana Quinoa Bowl, Peanut Butter Pancakes, & Amazing Belgian Waffles. My Christmas Morning Cashew Coffee is pretty amazing as well.
Vegan Apple Crumble
- Total Time55 minutes
- Yield9 servings 1x
- DietVegan
Vegan Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Crumble recipe made with plain and simple ingredients. Baked cinnamon spiced apples covered in a crunchy oatmeal topping that's perfect for breakfast or dessert. Simple to make, healthy and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
For The Apples
- 3 medium apples or 2 large, cored and diced into small pieces (I prefer Honeycrisp)
- Juice from 1 lemon.
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
For The Crumble
- 1 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup steel-cut oats
- 3 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix apples, lemon juice, maple syrup and cinnamon in large bowl until well combined.
- Pour apple mixture into a 9×9 or 7×11 baking dish and spread evenly. Really, any smaller baking dish will work.
- Using the same mixing bowl add crumble ingredients and mix well. Spread oatmeal crumble evenly over cinnamon apples. Bake for 45 minutes or until crumble begins to brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool before serving, and enjoy as a delicious dessert or snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 20.7 g
- Sodium: 3.8 mg
- Fat: 8.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 5.2 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Prep Time: 10 mins.
- Cook Time: 45 mins.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
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I tried this before with 50/50 honey/maple. I’m thinking this next time of using less maple and adding jalapenos with the apples. But thank you for the goodie recipe!
This is a delicious oat topping without the use of butter. I used blueberries and raspberries instead of apples and feel it would work well with any fruit. My family loved it and I will be making it again. Thanks, Shane!
Awesome!
Absolutely delicious!
Thank you!
I just discovered this recipe a week ago and I have already made it 2 times.
Great simple recipe, easy to put together and I love that it only uses maple syrup to sweeten it. I used Pink Lady apples, they are almost too sweet and tart for me to eat just as a snack but they worked perfect in this recipe.
Thank you for this one and I look forward to exploring more of your recipes.
I picked this out for my daughter to make for me for my birthday breakfast while I relaxed. HA! I didn’t have steel cut oats so I told her to sub groats for it.
This was SO good. I don’t know why I was surprised but I was because many times when someone talks about how good a recipe is, I don’t seem to feel the same. I was beginning to wonder about me. It had the right amount of crunch and I threw some coconut yogurt on top.
Right before this, my kids got krispy kreme donuts and I had one and it was so sickenly sweet and reminded me why I choose to eat well. It’s hard to believe that once upon a time, I might have eaten 3 or 4 of them. Yuck!
Thank you so much for this recipe and I definitely will be looking over your website for more recipes. I’m very interested in your Thanksgiving ones.
Delicious and simple! I will absolutely be making this again probably with other fruits too. It was amazing on first day and still good the second and third but nothing beats fresh out of the oven after cooling a bit.
LOVE this non-dairy crumble option, all the ingredients in my pantry and I used fresh peaches, just the best!
Baked it last night and LOVED it. Best thing I’ve ever tasted. Can you leave it out-covered? Or it must be stored in the fridge?
Thanks so much!!
Hi, Mabree and thanks for the kind words! You can store it either way but cover regardless. We usually leave ours out on the counter, but covered.
Can I use blueberries and how much can I use and should they be fresh or frozen!
Absolutely! Fresh or frozen will work. I would say around 4-6 cups.
Love this recipe so much, I can’t stop eating it! Thanks again Shane, another winner!
Thanks so much! Happy Holidays!!!
Lovely warm blend for crunch, sweet and tangy! We’re transitioning to plant based menus and it’s nice to find a recipe that pleases the kiddos and adults.
Thanks for creating and sharing these. yummy recipes. We are very appreciative. We plan to make this but plan to omit the maple strip in both the apples and the topping. Do you foresee any problems doing that?
Breakfast in the bag! I prepped this on a Saturday night, woke up, preheated the oven and pulled the prepped pan out of the fridge. Oh em gee!
AWE…SOME!
This recipe is fantastic! I made it for Christmas breakfast and loved it so much that I’ve made it several times since! It’s great for breakfast, dessert or just when you want a little extra treat. And it does smell soooo good! So yummy-thanks for a great recipe. Looking forward to trying others.
Thank you, Tricia!
I love this oatmeal apple crumble! I make it every other week and then eat it daily for breakfast (I get about 5 breakfasts out of the recipe). It’s delicious warmed up in the microwave with a little vegan creamer (or milk) drizzled over it. I also sprinkle a tiny bit over brown sugar on top…
Thank you so much, Valerie. I’m so glad you like it! It’s one of our faves as well.
Yummy! Baked for 35 minutes. Thanks for another great recipe!
Awesome, Jenn! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for reaching out.
Hello Shane, Just discovered your site and I love it! I want to try this recipe, but I cannot eat flax. It messes up my stomach. Any idea as to what I can replace it with in this recipe? Thanks!
Hi, Leah! I’m so glad you’re here and hope you enjoy the recipes. You could use chia seeds or whole wheat flour as well. Hope this helps and you enjoy it. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. Happy New Year!
Made this for our Christmas dessert and it was so good! I thought it would be a bit more crunchy, but that could be due to me hand mixing the crumble part until every bit had some moisture on it. I may bake it a smidge longer next time to try and crisp it up a bit. It was a perfect ending to our Christmas meal that included your roasted asparagus with tahini sauce! Thanks again!
Thank you so much, Emily! Blessings.
So glad I have all the ingredients on hand to try this (well excluding walnuts which I don’t use).
Do I need to increase any other ingredients or can I just omit them?
Hi, Wendy! So glad you are making it and hope you enjoy it. You can just omit and it shouldn’t be a problem. Let me know how it turns out. Blessings.
I’ve got it in the oven right now. I’ve recently been going vegan. Also, my 7-year-old nephew can’t tolerate gluten or dairy so I’ve been looking for recipes that don’t make him feel like he’s missing out. So excited.
Nom nom nom!
I stopped the baking at 37 minutes and it is perfect!!! Thanks for the recipe. It’s a keeper.
OK, I guess you enjoyed it. LOL! Thanks so much for making it and reaching out.
Suzi, that’s great! I hope you enjoy it!!!
Delicious … yum. Dessert then breakfast was the left overs.
Thanks for the recipe
Nice, Pam! Thanks so much for reaching out and so glad you enjoyed it.
Since I can’t tolerate steel cu oats, I plan to use just rolled oats, but, I was wondering if Quick Oats would work as I have those on hand or if I need to purchase the rolled oats? I used to eat oatmeal with chunky applesauce but it’s disappeared from the store shelves and I don’t have the time to make it myself. I’ll have to modify for ingredients I can’t eat, but I’m sure it’ll come out just fine. This will give me the same taste and I can’t wait to try it!
Sounds great, Cynthia. Make it work for you. Let me know how it goes. Blessings.
Thank you for sharing your recipes, Shane. I like this creation, but it’s a bit too crunchy for me. (You were not kidding when you said it’d be crunchy.) It kinda feels like eating dry granola on top of apple sauce. Next time, I’ll either mix in a cup of nondairy milk into the topping or put the topping on the bottom of the baking dish (so that the juice from apples seeps through) and perhaps also cover the dish with aluminum foil for the first half hour of baking. Otherwise, great taste!
Sounds good, Luti! And, thanks for making it. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. The steel-cut oats are what makes it crunchy. Try taking those out and add a few regular oats to replace them. It should be much softer with just a little crunch. Let me know how it turns out. Peace.
I made this last night for dessert and it was delicious!! And I finished it off for breakfast this am. Great recipe, I’ll be making again.
Frances, thank you so much. Finally cold enough to have it:)
Good morning Shane,
I made this Apple Crumble yesterday( I made two, one for me and one for my 95year old aunt. She looks more like 80). First of all, my house smelled delicious and secondly, this crumble was soooooooo good. The apples weren’t mushy but cooked perfectly and the crumble was heavenly. It reminded me of the crumb topping I used to make for my coffee cake, thick and so rich. I even imagined I tasted butter, although there isn’t any in the recipe. Please develop a coffee cake recipe please) .?Thank you Shane, I just put the your cornbread in the oven to bake.
Excellent! We had this hot over homemade ice cream (frozen bananas, cashew milk, walnuts and vanilla). Thanks for another great recipe.
Colleen, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reaching out and letting me know. Many blessings to you.
Maple syrup is there twice – which is for the apple mix & which the topping? There 2tbs & 1/2 cup.
Thank you!
Sorry about that. I separated them. Check it out now.
Thanks for the feedback, Kellie. Honesty, I haven’t had any issues with the center nor heard from anyone else. It’s possible different types of apples could have an effect. Try Honeycrisp, pink lady, etc. But, feel free to experiment. Let me know what you come up with and glad you enjoy the recipes. Blessings!
it was ok, but it was lacking something…could we thicken up the apple centre with cornstarch or some other thickener? I will make it again I think, but will play around a bit with it. If I come up with that little added something, I will let you know. Enjoy your recipes though.
Delicious.
If I want to omit walnuts, should I add more of anything ? Love walnuts raw, but not in baked recipes ? thanks!
You could add some extra oats, but it’s not necessary. It should just fine. Enjoy!
Yeah! Finally a recipe that I don’t feel guilty about eating for breakfast! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I love that your recipes are quick and easy…that’s the way I like it. So glad I found your website. Thank you for all these wonderful recipes!!!
Another home run!!! Love it. Thanks!
Thanks, Lucille! I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for making it. Peace.
So good! I make the crumble topping for my 5 year old to eat on its own, my husband and I love the entire dish, and it is perfect to bring to family brunches. Thank you!!
I love the crumble too:) Especially in a bowl with almond or coconut milk.
Only have rolled oats. Can I use 2 cups of just the rolled oats or are steel cut ones essential to the recipe?
Yes, absolutely! I only add the steel cut for a little extra crunch. It will do fine.
Just pulled ine out of the oven. I can’t wait to taste it!
Awesome! Hope it goes well. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for my new breakfast! I love that your recipes are not only simple but tasty too! As a new vegan this has been a real treat!
Thank you, Melissa. I hope you enjoy it and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. Blessings.
This has become my favorite breakfast since finding it. I think I’ve made it 4 times already. Last time I used half walnuts and half pecans, dropped the maple syrup to 1/4 cup and upped the applesauce. Still just as good! I’ve shared the recipe with everyone I know. Love your site and can’t wait to try more recipes.
Thank you!
Dawn, that it is so very kind and you are welcome. I so appreciate you following and reaching out. Blessings.
Hi, Shane. Thanks for all your recipes. I just made this and it was good, but the topping was super hard. I followed directions..but I am a TERRIBLE cook. Any suggestions for next time.? Thanks!
Hey, Sandy! Don’t be hard on yourself…that’s an order! ? I would try shortening the cooking time a bit. Every appliance is different and times can be vary. I would start there and see how that works. Thanks for reaching out. Blessings!
Thanks, Shane. You are such an inspiration! Going to try the sweet potato crumble tomorrow.
Awesome, Sandy! Hope you enjoy it.
Sounds delicious – can’t wait to try this (sweet potato crumble)
Made this then adapted it for blueberrie s/pecans. Then a cherry/almond version. Instead of apple sauce for the topping mix i added a jar of baby food blueberries and baby food cherry for cherry version. Better than pie – portions easier, with less waste. I didn’t have a crumb to take home from a potluck. I’m sure I could do pumpkin, peach, etc.
Nice. Never would’ve thought about baby food. Thanks for sharing!
Great suggestions, I’m going to try them. This recipe is awesome!
I just made this recipe and it is GREAT! The sweetness level is just right. The crumble on top is perfect. My new go-to for my dessert (and breakfast if I’m honest 🙂 ) Thanks! I love your recipes!
That’s great, Nancy! So glad you are enjoying this and the other recipes. (we enjoy it for breakfast too. nothing wrong with that)
Yum! I have to make this – it just looks like my cup of tea.
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it. Cheers!
Would love to try making tge apple-oatmeal crumble but is there an alternative (less sugar) to the maple syrup?
You could try 1/2 maple syrup and half pureed bananas. Good luck!!!
I love you shaneandsimple!
Awww, you’re making me blush:) Thanks so much! Enjoy the crumble and Merry Christmas!!! Peace.