High protein air fryer apple crumble
Craving a warm, comforting dessert without the sugar crash? This high-protein apple crumble is made directly in a ramekin and baked in the air fryer. It combines juicy cinnamon apples with a crunchy, protein-packed oat topping.
Ingredients
How to make High protein air fryer apple crumble
In a standard ramekin, toss the diced apple with cinnamon and sugar. Pour the tablespoons of water over the top to help the apples steam while baking.
In a separate small bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, butter, and honey. Rub the mixture together with your fingers or a fork until you achieve a crumbly, pebble-like dough.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples in the ramekin, pressing down slightly to ensure it sticks.
Place the ramekin in the air fryer basket. Bake at 160°C for 20-25 minutes. Check at the 15-minute mark; if the top is browning too fast, you can cover it loosely with a small piece of foil.
Carefully remove the ramekin using oven mitts (it will be extremely hot). Let it sit for 2-3 minutes; this allows the apple juices to thicken into a syrup before you dive in.
Why the Air Fryer?
Instant Heat: No need to preheat a giant oven for one small ramekin; the air fryer reaches temp in seconds. Perfect Crunch: The forced air circulation creates a much crispier oat topping than a microwave or traditional oven could. Muscle Recovery: By swapping flour for oats and protein powder, this dessert doubles as a high-fiber post-workout snack.
