2-Minute Vegan Apple Crumble Recipe (Single Serving)

Apple crumble is a cozy delicious dessert that’s just perfect for the fall. But making a full fruit crumble can be more work than you’re looking for on nights when you want a quick and easy dessert that’s also healthy and nourishing. My 2-minute Vegan Apple Crumble is packed with good-for-you ingredients, free from refined sugar, and easy to adapt to a variety of dietary preferences.

With tons of juicy apples and a lightly sweetened crumble topping, this easy dessert recipe will be one that you’ll make over and over again.

This Vegan Apple Crumble Is:

• Super Simple: This apple crumble is made in the microwave and is ready in under 5 minutes.
• Good-for-You Ingredients: With fresh apple, oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and maple syrup, this is one dessert you’ll feel good about eating.
• Single-Serve: Because this recipe makes the perfect crumble for one, you don’t have to worry about making a big batch of crumble to have around the house.
• Gluten and Dairy-Free: If you use gluten-free oats and oat flour and a plant-based milk, you’ll have a delicious treat that’s also gluten and dairy-free.
• Versatile: If you don’t have a microwave or just don’t want to use it for this recipe, you can absolutely bake this vegan apple crumble in the oven until you get a golden brown, crispy crumble topping.

Ingredients

For the Apple Base:

• 1 apple, chopped
• 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder

For the Topping:

• 3 tablespoons oats
• 2 tablespoons oat flour
• 2 tablespoons almond flour (or substitute more oat flour if preferred)
• 2 teaspoons milk of your choice
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Directions

1. Make the Apple Base: In a large mug or small bowl (make sure it’s a microwave-safe bowl), mix together the diced apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cornstarch (or arrowroot powder). Stir well until the apple is coated in the mixture. It’ll help thicken the apples.
2. Make the Topping: In a separate small bowl, stir together the oats, oat flour, almond flour, milk, and maple syrup until the texture gets a bit crumbly. Spoon the topping on the apples.
3. Cook the Crumble: Transfer the crumble to the microwave and cook on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the crumble topping is golden. If you don’t have a microwave, bake this crumble in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes or until the crumble topping is crisp and golden brown.

How to Make the Best Vegan Apple Crumble

• Make sure the apple is sweet: Consider using something sweeter like a Honeycrisp for a naturally sweet crumble you’ll love. Since you’re not using a ton of sugar in this recipe, using too tart an apple may result in a crumble that’s not quite sweet enough.
• Don’t forget the garnish: Finely chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc), coconut flakes, or a spoonful of coconut whipped cream or dairy-free caramel would all be delicious on this apple crumble.
• Make it fit your taste preferences: If you like desserts that are more subtly sweetened, use a little bit less maple syrup in the apple base.

FAQs

How can I make this recipe gluten-free?

This vegan apple crumble is perfect if you’re looking for a gluten-free dessert. Just make sure to use gluten-free oats and oat flour!

Can I make this vegan apple crumble recipe with other fruit?

Of course! This recipe would also be great with pears, cherries, berries, or even peaches for a slight twist on this easy crumble.

Can I make this vegan apple crumble ahead of time?

It’s best to make this recipe fresh rather than making it ahead of time, but if you’d like, you can mix up the topping ahead of time to cut down on prep.

If you’re going to bake your apple crumble in the oven, you can make it ahead of time more easily!

This simple vegan apple crumble recipe is the perfect last-minute dessert recipe that you need to have on hand all fall and winter long. Ideal for those nights when you just want a little something sweet, but don’t have anything easily accessible, it’s so cozy and comforting, this wholesome dessert won’t even feel like a fallback option.