I tested several versions of this gluten-free vegan apple crumble with coconut flour to get the perfect balance of cozy flavors for fall and the holidays. It’s even better served with a scoop of plant-based vanilla ice cream on top. Give it a try if you’re looking for coconut flour dessert recipes, like these vegan coconut flour peanut butter cookies, which are another delicious option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
To keep this apple crumble vegan, I opted to use coconut oil as the fat in the crumble topping. You can substitute vegan butter if you prefer. I added some pecans and lemon zest as well to round out the flavors.
I used coconut flour instead of oats in this grain-free vegan apple crumble recipe. You can substitute gluten-free oat flour or cassava flour if you prefer.
This vegan crumble is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. I sometimes like to add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves if I’m in the mood for a little extra spice.
I think the perfect apple for this recipe is Golden Delicious, but if you prefer a more tart apple dessert, Granny Smith would work well. Any apple will do, just expect some variation in texture and sweetness depending on which variety you choose.
How to Make Vegan Apple Crumble with Coconut Flour
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Add the coconut flour, pecans, coconut oil, coconut sugar, lemon zest, and salt to a food processor or blender. Process with several quick on/off pulses to combine all the ingredients.
Spoon the apple mixture into an 8-inch baking dish, then spread the crumble mixture evenly on top of the apple mixture. Bake for 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Vegan Apple Crumble with Coconut Flour Recipe
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- 8-inch baking dish
Ingredients
For the apple layer:
- 4 cups peeled and chopped raw apples
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the crumble topping:
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup solid coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Add the coconut flour, pecans, coconut oil, coconut sugar, lemon zest, and salt to a food processor or blender.
- Process with several quick on/off pulses to combine all the ingredients.
- Spoon the apple mixture into an 8-inch baking dish, then spread the crumble mixture evenly on top of the apple mixture.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- You can substitute your preferred oil for the coconut oil in this vegan crumble.
- Any type of apple will do, but my personal favorite is Golden Delicious.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- If you’re making this for a crowd, you can double the recipe and use a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
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More Gluten-Free Vegan Dessert Recipes to Try
These banana chocolate popsicles are a delicious way to use up ripe bananas. Or try these coconut flour banana cookies, which remind me of banana bread in cookie form.
Can you adjust the nuts – walnuts, almonds or cashews??
Yes! The flavor will be different but any of those options should work.