This easy dump and bake High-Protein Apple Crumble recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and has 15g of protein per bowl, making it an easy and delicious dessert to boost your daily protein intake! It cleverly uses my Protein Cereal recipe as the crumble topping. [nut-free optional, see notes]

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Updated October 11, 2025 (previously titled High-Protein Pear Apple Crumble)

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Ingredients & Inspiration

As someone who eats a high-protein vegan diet, I’m always trying to find ways to add extra protein to my meals… dessert included! This High-Protein Apple Crumble has a secret (and rather genius, if you ask me) ingredient that packs a mega punch of protein without compromising on flavour or texture!

If you’ve never heard of textured vegetable protein, aka TVP, be prepared to have your mind blown. Essentially, it’s defatted soy bean flour, and the protein that’s leftover during the processing is dried and then turned into TVP. It’s typically used as a vegan meat replacement as its crumbly texture is very similar to ground meat. BUT, what most people don’t realize about TVP is that since it’s essentially flavourless, it works great in sweet recipes, too, like apple crumbles! There’s nothing quite like sweet, tart and juicy spiced apples combined with crispy crunchy crumbles on top… mmmmmm.

TVP is one of the main ingredients in the crumble topping in this recipe (which also happens to be my Protein Cereal recipe!), which is going to not only add a fabulous crunchy texture, but tons of whole plant protein, too (14g of protein per ¼ cup serving! 🤯). The rest of the ingredients are below:

Fruit Layer

apples
cinnamon
cornstarch
maple syrup
fresh lemon juice
vanilla extract

Protein Crumble Topping

textured vegetable protein (TVP)
rolled oats
unflavoured or vanilla plant-based protein powder (my favourite is Complement)
pumpkin seeds
ground flaxseed
chia seeds
hemp seeds
powdered peanut butter
maple syrup
vanilla extract
cinnamon

How to Make High-Protein Apple Crumble

The steps to making this High-Protein Apple Crumble are basically the same as any traditional crumble recipe: toss together the fruit layer, toss together the protein cereal topping, spoon the crumble over the fruit, and bake!

Preheat oven at 350°F. In a 9×9 casserole dish toss the apples and pears with the cinnamon, cornstarch, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla and salt.
In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, TVP, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, hemp seed, chia seeds, protein powder, PBFit, and salt until well combined.
Then add the maple syrup and vanilla extract and combine until all the ingredients have begun to stick to each other slightly, and no more powder is settled at the bottom. This will take a minute or two, but just keep at it! The mixture isn’t going to clump up in big chunks like granola, but smaller pieces.
Sprinkle the mixture on top of the apples and smooth into an even layer. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy, and fruit mixture is bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes before dividing into bowls and serving. Top with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream, whipped creamed, or yogurt and enjoy!

Are You Ready to Crrrrrrrumble?

The crispy-crunchy topping in this High-Protein Apple Crumble is truly so good, like, just as tasty as a good old oat fashioned oat-based topping. There’s a chance that this may be the only way I make apple crumbles from now on, because I just can’t pass on adding more healthy protein into my day! And if you’re worried that the TVP is going to make the crumble taste weird, I pinky promise you it doesn’t! If it adds any flavour at all, it’s just a subtle nuttiness which I think it quite yummy!

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Loved this recipe? You might also like some of my other high-protein treats like Strawberry Rhubarb Squares, Healthy Protein Brownies or Fudgy Protein Cookies!

Lastly, if you made this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @SteamyVegan and use hashtag #SteamyVegan! I seriously love seeing what you’re cooking up! Plus make sure to check me out on YouTube — I have HUNDREDS of videos to give you limitless plant-based inspiration!

Janelle Carss