This Caramelized Apple and Cinnamon Crumble is the perfect comfort dessert, warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying while still supporting your anti-inflammatory lifestyle.

Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, and refined sugar-free, it’s proof that indulgence and health can absolutely coexist. Guilt-free desserts are numerous on Eat Burn Sleep, and this one is a member favourite.

Using ground almonds instead of wheat flour and coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar makes this apple crumble much lighter on the digestive system. The almonds add a delicate nutty flavour and are naturally alkaline-forming, helping to balance acidity in the body. Meanwhile, coconut sugar delivers a gentle caramel taste and a slower release of energy, avoiding the blood sugar spikes linked to fatigue and inflammation.

The crumble topping turns beautifully golden and crisp while the apples soften into a naturally sweet, spiced filling. A touch of cinnamon not only enhances flavour but also supports blood sugar balance and metabolism.

Unlike traditional crumbles loaded with butter and processed sugar, this version is completely dairy-free, relying on wholesome fats from coconut oil or olive oil. The ingredients come together quickly, making it ideal for a weekend treat or a healthy dessert for the whole family.

Almonds are the only alkaline nut, and coconut is a natural anti-fungal, which helps fight candida overgrowth — a common driver of bloating and imbalance. This dessert is nourishing, simple to prepare, and always a hit with children, who love helping mix the crumble topping and layering the apples.

Enjoy it warm straight from the oven, with a spoonful of coconut yogurt for extra creaminess — comfort food, redefined.

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