This low calorie recipe for apple crumble dessert is great for holiday gatherings, pot lucks, or weekend baking! Included in the directions to make apple crumble recipe, are Gluten-free and vegan options, so everyone can enjoy this yummy treat.
Apple crumble, also know as apple crumble pie, is similar to an apple pie recipe. Less the bottom crust. This allows us to cut 100’s of calories, but still enjoy the delicious crumble for apple pie, and sweet, baked apple slices.


I love to make this recipe best apple crumble ever for holiday gatherings, it’s both impressive and travels well. And topped with a small scoop of ice cream takes it to the next level!
I like to make extra an crumbly topping. This way you get all the crunch, along with the soft, baked apples, for the perfect recipe for apple crumble dessert.
This article will supply you with low calorie, Gluten-free, and even vegan apple crumble recipes…
Low Calorie Recipe for Apple Crumble Dessert
I make this apple crisp recipe easy by supplying you with a shopping list, printable recipe card, and nutrition label. This way you are well equipped to make easy apple crumble recipes anytime.
The best apples for crumble recipe vary. I like sweeter apples like honey crips or gala, but most people prefer granny smith apples. The reason I opt for the sweeter apples, is because I don’t need as much sugar in the recipe.


However, if you want to make this a Granny Smith apple recipes, simply add in an additional 1 tablespoon of sugar to the filling to balance the flavors.
To make this healthy apple crumble recipe easy, we’ve supplied you with the following sections. Read through them for helpful resources, or skip ahead to the recipe card.
Here’s What You’ll Find in this Article:
- Ingredients for Apple Crumble Recipe (shopping list!)
- How to Make Apple Crumble Recipes
- Low Calorie Recipe for Apple Crumble Dessert (recipe card!)
- Apple Crumble Calories and Nutrition
This article will supply you with all you need to make the best ever apple crumble pie recipe. It will teach you how to make crumble topping for 1/2 the calories, and how to turn this recipe into a Gluten-free or vegan dessert.
Helpful Tip for Shopping: Take a screenshot of the shopping list to your phone. This way you have it at your fingertips the next time you go grocery shopping.
Recipe Card Uses: You can email yourself this recipe card so you can easily search for it (I have a folder in my email just for recipes!) Or print it so you have it handy, and can make notes. You can even pin this healthy apple crumble recipe to Pinterest so it is safely stored for you.
This low calorie recipe for apple crumble dessert comes with a shopping list, printable recipe card, nutrition label and more…
Ingredients for Apple Crumble Recipe
Making this apple crumbles recipe is even easier with the shopping list below. I recommend taking a screenshot on your phone so you have the list the next time you go grocery shopping.
This apple crumb recipe is easy to make, the peeling and slicing of the apples is a bit time consuming, but with this handy gadget… You can do it in 1/2 the time!


These recipe for red apples, green apples, and all colors in-between are great for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or just weekend baking.
Shopping List for Apple Crumble Recipe:
- Apples (honey crisp or gala)
- Lemon juice
- Sugar or honey
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Oatmeal
- Flour or Gluten Free Flour
- Sugar or coconut sugar
- Coconut oil or butter
Special Tip: You can find all the measurements in the recipe card below. There you can choose how many servings of this low calorie apple crumble dessert recipe you want to make. It will do all the measurement math for you! All of the ingredients for this baked apple crumble can be doubled or tripled with the click of a button.
In the next section you will learn how to make apple crumb recipes low in calories. And in the recipe card in the section below you will learn how to make the recipe Gluten-Free and vegan!
In the next section you will learn how to make apple crumble easy and low in calories… Further down in the recipe card you will find directions to make it Vegan or Gluten-Free.
How to Make Apple Crumble Recipes
In this section you will learn how to make a apple crumble. This apple crumble easy recipe, along with the measurements, nutrition, and more can be found in the next section, all together in the recipe card.
Apple crumb recipes taste just like apple, pie, but without the bottom crust. But don’t worry, if you want to use this low calorie crumble recipe topping on a traditional apple pie, it will be delicious as well!


Here, you will learn how to make apple crumble, and in the recipe card below you will find Gluten-Free and Vegan directions as well.
How to Make Apple Crumble:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel and thinly slice apples, dropping into a large bowl as you work. Toss in lemon juice to stop them from browning.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the Apple Crumble Filling. Mix together and then add to a pie pan or 9×9 baking dish.
- To the same bowl (no need to wipe out) combine the Apple Crumble Topping ingredients. Mix with your fingers until you can clump together.
- Add the crumble topping to the top of the apples.
- Bake for 60 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 30 minutes before serving.
Special Tip: You can find these directions, along with measurements, nutrition and more in the sharable recipe card in the next section!
Apple crumble recipes are a great way to do some fun weekend baking, or toss together an easy potluck recipe. This recipe for crumble is such a cloud pleaser, you’ll find yourself making it all the time. So be sure to save or Pin the recipe for next time!
The recipe card below will supply you with all you need to make a homemade recipe for apple crumble.
Also, you can find a nutrition label if you keep scrolling…
Low Calorie Recipe for Apple Crumble Dessert
When slicing the apples it may feel like too many to fit in the pan, and they will mound over… But the apples will also cook down to 1/2 their size.
Be sure to check out the fancy apple slicer below if you are looking to make this recipe for apple crumble faster, and easier.


Low Calorie Recipe for Apple Crumble
Ingredients
Apple Crumble Filling:
- 9 apples (honey crisp or gala)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Apple Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup oats old fashioned or quick oats
- 3 tablespoons flour all-purpose or gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons sugar or coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel and thinly slice apples, dropping into a large bowl as you work. Toss in lemon juice to stop them from browning.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the Apple Crumble Filling. Mix together and then add to a pie pan or 9×9 baking dish.
- To the same bowl (no need to wipe out) combine the Apple Crumble Topping ingredients. Mix with your fingers until you can clump together.
- Add the crumble topping to the top of the apples.
- Bake for 60 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 30 minutes before serving.
Vegan Apple Crumble:
- Use coconut oil instead of butter in the Apple Crumble Topping.
Gluten-Free Apple Crumble:
- Use Gluten-free oats, and Gluten-free flour in the Apple Crumble Topping.
Nutrition
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Apple Crumble Calories and Nutrition
The nutrition and calories below are based off 1 serving (about 1/2 cup) of the Low Calorie Recipe for Apple Crumble Dessert recipe above.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Why no oven temperature to bake at?