Serves: 6

Dairy-free | Refined sugar-free | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-free (please note, oats are not Coeliac-friendly).

Apple crumble is not only comforting and delicious but high in fibre and pectin to nourish the digestive tract. This recipe is featured in our Gut Reform Program: your 4-phase protocol to better gut health. Gut Reform has been created by our Certified Practicing Nutritionist, Chloe Louise.

Stewed apples are a powerhouse for gut health, offering a soothing embrace to our digestive system. Packed with soluble fibre and pectin, they act as a gentle cleanser, promoting healthy digestion and regularity. Additionally, warm spices like cinnamon and ginger not only add a delightful flavour but also boast anti-inflammatory properties, supporting overall gut wellness.

Please note: you may substitute the oats for 100 grams of almond meal + 50 grams of flaked almonds for a Coeliac-friendly option.

Ingredients:

FILLING:

6 apples (or pears)

2 tbsp plain water

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

CRUMBLE:

150g rolled oats

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp pure maple syrup

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method:

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees, fan forced.
Wash and chop the apples (leave the skin on for added fibre).
Add all filling ingredients to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes to soften the apples. Stir regularly (add more water if needed).
In a mixing bowl, rub the crumble ingredients together using your fingertips.
Pour the apple mixture into an oven-safe dish. Top with crumble. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until golden.
Serve with (unsweetened) Greek yoghurt.

Enjoy!

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Chloe Louise

Clinical Nutritionist