You need:
- 1 cup of almond meal
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, maple crystals or any raw, organic sugar
- Up to 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons each of cloves and nutmeg
- Pinch of iodised salt or sea salt – iodised salt is GREAT if you have an underactive thyroid, or are low in iodine
OPTIONAL:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes – for added health fat and flavour
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed – for added crunch and protein
To prepare:
- Mix all ingredients together, then spread out on a lined baking tray to bake and dry – oven setting should be a 200C /400F.
- You’ll know crumble is ready when it begins to brown a little. Take a fork and carefully mix the crumble around on the tray so the underside also begins to harden and dry out also. Taste a little and when you’re happy with the flavour and crumbly-ness, take out and let cool before topping whatever food floats your boat!
This recipe is a fantastic protein-rich topping you can use with a variety of foods when you need a good dose of healthy fats and muscle-repairing protein. I like to eat this on top of stewed pears, berries or apples – it also works really well with chia puddings!
I’m a Natural Foods Chef, yoga-loving wife of a talented artist. Writing regularly about health, happiness and food so we can shine together.
My qualifications include –
Natural Foods Chef (Natural Gourmet Institute), New York City
Integrative Nutritionist Health Coach (Institute of Integrative Nutrition)
Vinyasa Flow Yoga (Yoga Trinity Australia)
Personal Trainer (Australian Institute of Fitness)
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