Recipe: Almond & Walnut Apple Crumble - Vegan and Gluten free
Apple Crumble with some coconut milk vanilla ice-cream is one of my favourite combinations. The way the warm and sweet apple crumble melts the delicious ice-cream is to die for! Here is a vegan, gluten free, reduced sugar version for you to try out.
Tools you will need:
-An oven preheated to 375°F
-Small to medium sized mixing bowls
-Something to mix with - a fork will do, or a mixer if you have one
-Measuring cups & spoons
-A baking dish
-A peeler and knife
-A sweet tooth and an appetite!
Ingredients you will need:
-Coconut oil
-Gluten free flour
-Oats
-Coconut sugar
-Maple syrup
-Crushed walnuts
-Almonds
-Almond milk
-Almond flour
-Almond extract
-Lemon juice
-Baking powder
-Cinnamon
-Salt
-4 apples
-Ice-cream of choice
Measurements for the crumble:
-1/3 cup coconut oil
-1/2 cup gluten free flour
-1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup crushed walnuts
-1/4 cup coconut sugar
-1/2 tsp baking powder
-1/2 tsp cinnamon
-Pinch of salt
Crumble Instructions:
1) Add all crumble ingredients together in a bowl and mix until it somewhat resembles breadcrumbs
2) Set aside while you put together your filling
Tip: you do not need to melt the coconut oil but don't refrigerate while you work on filling
Measurements for the filling:
-4 apples - peeled and sliced
-3 tbsp coconut oil
-2 tbsp maple syrup
-2 tbsp almond milk
-2 tbsp almond flour
-1 tbsp lemon juice
-1/2 tbsp almond extract
-Dash of salt
Filling Instructions:
1) Place peeled and sliced apples evenly along baking dish
2) Melt coconut oil
3) Stir in the almond milk, almond flour, maple syrup, lemon juice, almond extract and salt
4) Quickly pour over apples and spread evenly
TIP: This must be done quickly, as the coconut oil will start to solidify
Combining Ingredients:
5) Place prepared crumble evenly overtop
6) Sprinkle with almonds
7) Place in your oven (preheated to 375°F375) for 35-40 minutes
8) Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes
9) Add your ice-cream and enjoy!
If you take a fancy crumble picture don't forget to tag me on instagram @exisholistic I would love to see your delicious food photography!
