Nut crumble

If you are looking for a way to add texture, crunch, and flavour to your desserts and breakfast recipes; then look no further than this healthy nut crumble. This nut crumbles comprise of finely chopped nuts, oats, seeds, spices, butter, sugar, or honey. They have hints of spiciness, savouriness, and sweetness.

Nut crumbles are versatile. Different nuts can be used to offer different results. Almond nuts are slightly sweet and can be used in both savoury and sweet dishes. On the other hand, walnuts are considered earthy and suited for desserts. Pecans offer buttery flavours and are often featured in pecan pie. With a little bit of honey, they produce a delectable dessert.

If you’re a big fan of pecan pie, you can easily make your nut crumble using pecans and honey. You can also create a gluten-free option using only nuts and seeds.

What is Nut Crumble Used For?

Nut Crumbles can be added to peach cobbler, sweet potato pies, and cakes. They add a layer of crunchiness that contrasts beautifully with baked fruits such as pears and apples. Consider sprinkling them on top of yogurt parfaits.

Another great idea for a savoury nut crumble is sprinkling it on roasted vegetables, breakfast bowls, smoothie bowls, and acai bowls. It can also be enhanced with a nut crumble topping. This nut crumble recipe is low-sugar and no-gluten. It comes together easily using minimal ingredients. Nut crumbles are an indulgent treat sprinkled on top of yogurt or your favourite desserts.

Ingredients

Peanuts, Walnuts, Cinnamon, Raw honey, Butter and Vanilla extract.

This nut crumble uses Peanuts and Walnuts. Raw honey serves as a sweetener and along with butter, it provides a caramel taste to the nut crumble. Vanilla extract that lovely scent of the baked goods to this recipe.

Cinnamon provides a subtle heat and nutty taste. You can also use other spices in this recipe such as nutmeg powder, cardamom powder. Consider maple syrup or molasses for a deeper flavour.

Instructions

Add the chosen nuts and oats into a spice blender, food processor or coffee grinder. If you do not have the recommended appliances, then you can use ground oat flour and crush the nuts with a rolling pin.

In a small pot, melt the butter. Add the ground nuts and oats into a pot, then stir in the spices and honey. Mix the oats and nuts together. The consistency will thicken up due to the use of the butter and honey. An alternative to the butter is coconut oil or avocado oil. Sprinkle over your favourite dessert, salad breakfast bowl.

Taste the nut crumble to check its sweetness. If you prefer more honey, feel free to incorporate it. Adding raisins or goji berries and dried fruits can add crunchiness.

How to Store Nut Crumble?

Store the nut crumble in an airtight container in the fridge for one to two weeks. Nut crumble can also be placed in the freezer and it will last for three months.

What can you Serve with Nut Crumble?

Nut crumble is delicious on Sweet potato casserole, Fluffy Pancakes, add it to muffins for crunch. It can also be added to a Banana bread to add more flavor and texture.