Apple & Almond Crumble: a healthy dessert option

Dessert of Apple Crumble
You might be reluctant to make your cake and eat it too! However, compared to other desserts, this Apple & Almond Crumble is not only healthier but also gluten free. Given the benefits derived from its ingredients, it should be consumed guilt free. Or let’s put it this way: if you do give in to temptation, this dessert is a nutritious option. So how do you make this delicious Apple & Almond Crumble?

Preparing the apple mix

Apples

Preparing the almond crumble

Almond

How will you benefit from the main ingredients?

The calories in apples supply the body with a rich source of fiber and vitamin C. Almonds boast vitamin E, protein, magnesium, fiber, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, iron and monounsaturated fat among their nutrients. Many important B-complex vitamins are also found in almonds including riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6 and folates.

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Other ingredients include coconut flour and coconut oil, which not only enhance the flavour of the dessert but also its nutritional benefits, which you can read about in another article. When you combine the healthy nutrition of apples, almonds and tasty spices with a healthy sugar alternative like stevia, you have a dessert choice that almost anyone will enjoy. Even though this recipe is perfect for diabetics and those following gluten-free and/or low-glycemic diets, everyone will agree this is one tasty treat. This dessert also has a special selection of spices with high nutritional value and several health benefits. To find out the properties of the spices used to make this dessert you can read another article published on this website entitled Spice it up!