Make a reduced fat vegan oatmeal and apple crumble for a simple vegan breakfast, brunch, or healthy dessert. With just a bit of sugar and vegan margarine for a sweet streusel topping, this is a quick and easy vegan apple crumble or apple crisp made with heart-healthy oatmeal.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples, peeled and chopped
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 - 4 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup melted margarine
Preparation:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking or casserole pan.
In a large skillet, cook the apples with 3 tablespoons of sugar and the maple syrup and water over medium heat for a few minutes until the water is gone. Sprinkle with lemon zest and set aside.
Combine the 1/3 cup of sugar, oatmeal, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add the the melted margarine and stir to combine. Spread half of the oatmeal mixture to form a layer in the bottom of the baking pan. Add the cooked apples, then add the rest of the oatmeal mixture on top.
Bake for 35 minutes.
