low calorie apple crumble recipe | low calorie baked apple crisp | Indian style baked apple crumble | easy apple crumble |
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low calorie apple crumble is a comparatively nourishing dessert to enjoy to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Learn how to make low calorie baked apple crisp.
Soft, sweet stewed apples and crunchy muesli – wow, they are just made for each other! This wonderful easy apple crumble is made with healthy homemade muesli baked over a layer of cinnamon flavoured stewed apples.
To make low calorie apple crumble, first make the stewed apples. For that combine ½ cup of water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and lemon juice in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds or till the brown sugar dissolves completely. Add the apples, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes or till the apples turn soft, while stirring once in between. Discard the cinnamon and keep aside to cool slightly. Next combine all ingredients for muesli and roast for 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Finally grease a baking dish lightly using low-fat butter. Spread the stewed apples at the base of a baking dish and spread the muesli evenly over it. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes or till the muesli turns golden brown in colour. Serve immediately.
Walnuts used in Indian style baked apple crumble, though a bit fatty, do more good than harm here as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which keep the arteries healthy and elastic, strengthening the heart as well. Oats further add fibre to this healthy dessert.
An acceptable amount of brown sugar (1 tbsp) has been used to stew the apples, which cannot be done with a sugar substitute. However, this low calorie baked apple crisp still has considerably less fat and sugar than the traditional apple crumble, making it okay to enjoy this fibre-rich dessert as an occasional, portioned treat. You can opt to go completely sugar free, if you wish to.
heart patients, weight-watchers and those who wish to eat a healthy dessert, can add this low calorie apple crumble to their meals as an occasional treat. Also remember to enjoy a small portion and not go overboard enjoying its flavour and texture. Diabetics can have a small portion by cooking the apples without brown sugar and also by balancing the carbs in a particular meal.
Tips for low calorie apple crumble. 1. The slight lemon juice has been added to prevent the apples from turning brown due to oxidation. 2. Wheat bran has been added to add to its fibre count. But if it isn’t easily available, you can avoid it.
Enjoy low calorie apple crumble recipe | low calorie baked apple crisp | Indian style baked apple crumble | easy apple crumble | with recipe below.
For the stewed apples- Combine ½ cup of water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and lemon juice in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds or till the brown sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the apples, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes or till the apples turn soft, while stirring once in between.
- Discard the cinnamon and keep aside to cool slightly.
For the muesli- Combine all the ingredients in a broad non-stick pan and lightly roast them on a slow flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl and keep aside to cool slightly.
How to proceed- Grease a baking dish lightly using low-fat butter.
- Spread the stewed apples at the base of a baking dish and spread the muesli evenly over it.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes or till the muesli turns golden brown in colour.
- Serve the low calorie apple crumble immediately.
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what is low calorie apple crumble made off? Indian style baked apple crumble is made from 2 cups sliced apples, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini), 1/2 tsp lemon juice and homemade muesli.
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Seb is good for Weight loss
Eating Apples has also been associated with weight loss in middle aged overweight women (1). This may be attributed to the soluble fibre content and antioxidants present in the fruit. Apple Crumble is a low calorie healthy recipe which is also tasty and good for those watching their weight.
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Apples are Antioxidant Rich
Apple benefits are numerous because they contain a variety of phytochemicals, including quercetin, catechin, phloridzin and chlorogenic acid, all of which are strong antioxidants (2). The antioxidants in apple help to reduce damage to cells, and hence prevent many chronic diseases like cardiovascular, cancers and asthma and build the immune system. Try our antioxidant rich fruit infused water Apple Carrot Ginger Honey Infused Water for detoxification of your body.
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Dental Hygiene and Health
A study conducted on children stated that consuming sliced apples after meals reduced the occurrence of dental caries in children (3). Chewing apples reduces the plaque area in the mouth (4). Apples hence helpful in maintaining oral hygiene. Apples also have a mouth-cleansing property, and offer a tasty way to bright, shiny teeth! See 9 benefits of apple.
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Oats are Protein Rich : Oats are a great source of protein for Vegetarians. Slightly over 10% of its energy comes from Protein.
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Oats have Healthy Fats : Nearly 15% of the energy of Oats comes from Fats which are healthy fats good for you.
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Oats are also a very good dessert ingredient because they are low in sugar, have a low Glycemic Index and are loaded with soluble fibre. You can give this Oats and Dates Kheer - a sugar free dessert definitely a try. See detailed 16 super benefits of oats.
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The slight lemon juice has been added to prevent the apples from turning brown due to oxidation.
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Wheat bran has been added to add to its fibre count. But if it isn’t easily available, you can avoid it. Wheat bran is easily available in India and also on Amazon.
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Serve low calorie apple crumble | low calorie baked apple crisp | Indian style baked apple crumble | easy apple crumble | immediately for best results as the muesli will turn soft after some time but yet taste good.
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To make stewed apples for low calorie apple crumble recipe | low calorie baked apple crisp | Indian style baked apple crumble | easy apple crumble | in a broad non-stick pan put 1/2 cup of water.
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Add 1 tbsp brown sugar.
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Add 2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini).
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Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds or till the brown sugar dissolves completely.
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Add 2 cups sliced apples.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes or till the apples turn soft, while stirring once in between.
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Discard the cinnamon.
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Keep aside low calorie stewed apples to cool slightly.
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In a broad non stick pan put 1/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats.
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Add 1 tbsp wheat bran.
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Add 1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam).
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Add 2 tbsp raisins (kismis).
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Add 2 tbsp chopped walnuts.
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Add 1/4 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder.
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Add a few drops of vanilla essence.
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Lightly roast them on a slow flame for 2 minutes.
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Keep aside to cool slightly.
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Transfer the healthy Indian muesli into a bowl.
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Grease a baking dish lightly using low-fat butter.
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Spread the stewed apples at the base of a baking dish.
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Spread the muesli evenly over it.
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Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes or till the muesli turns golden brown in colour.
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Serve low calorie apple crumble recipe | low calorie baked apple crisp | Indian style baked apple crumble | easy apple crumble | immediately.
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Take low calorie apple crumble recipe made from above recipe.
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Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons greek yoghurt or curd.
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Serve low calorie apple crumble recipe or curd immediately.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 129 cal |
Protein | 2.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 15.9 g |
Fiber | 2.1 g |
Fat | 6.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 13.6 mg |
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