Description
This Low-Calorie Blueberry Crumble is a lightened-up version of a classic dessert, combining the natural sweetness of blueberries with a crisp, buttery topping. It’s a healthy and satisfying dessert option that offers all the indulgence without the extra calories.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons almond flour (or whole wheat flour for a different option)
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts (optional, for added crunch)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (or a sugar substitute like stevia)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small baking dish (about 8×8 inches) with cooking spray or lightly coat it with coconut oil.
- In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries with honey or maple syrup (if using), lemon juice, cornstarch (if using), and vanilla extract. Stir until the blueberries are evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, chopped almonds or walnuts (if using), melted coconut oil or butter, honey or maple syrup (or sugar substitute), cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the ingredients are fully mixed, and the mixture resembles a crumbly texture.
- Evenly spread the crumble topping over the blueberry filling in the baking dish, covering the berries completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, cover it with foil and continue baking until the filling is set and the topping is crisp.
- Let the crumble cool for 10 minutes before serving. It’s perfect on its own or with a scoop of low-fat vanilla yogurt or a drizzle of almond butter for extra flavor.
Notes
- If you prefer a vegan option, use plant-based butter or coconut oil in the topping and maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can add raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries for a mixed berry crumble variation.
- For a gluten-free version, make sure to use certified gluten-free oats and almond flour.
- To reduce sugar, replace honey or maple syrup with a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg