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This protein banana crumble with oats is a healthy way to use up your ripe bananas. Made from oatmeal, this banana crumble is vegan, nourishing and free from added sugars. The perfect healthy treat!
If you have never heard of banana crumble before, listen up because this healthy recipe is all you need!
This healthy and high protein banana crumble comes with a nutty banana base and a crunchy oat crumble on the top. My recipe uses just a handful of simple ingredients and is whipped up in minutes.
Served warm or cold, this mini dessert tastes delicious as it is or with a scoop of (protein) vanilla ice cream.
Banana crumble ingredients
You will love this banana crumble recipe because it requires just simple and healthy ingredients.
Here’s all you need to make this banana oat crumble, plus some substitutes.
- Ripe banana
- Protein powder (whey or vegan)
- Almond butter (replace with nut butter of your choice)
- Vanilla extract
- Rolled oats
- Almond flour (replace with oat flour or normal flour)
- Granulated sweetener of choice (erythritol, xylitol, coconut sugar or brown sugar)
- Coconut oil (replace with butter or vegan butter)
- Plant milk (replace with dairy milk)
Which protein powder for healthy banana crumble
You can make this healthy banana crumble with your favorite protein powder, both whey and vegan options work. I personally like mixing in whey protein because it is more fine and less dense, but this is just my personal preference.
In terms of flavor, instead, make sure that you use a simple flavor. I recommend vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
How to make protein banana crumble
- Heat oven to 180 Cº (350 Fº).
- In a bowl mash banana and combine with protein powder, nut butter and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl combine oats, almond flour, granulated sweetener of choice, pinch salt and melted coconut oil (or butter). Pour in milk and mix to get a crumbly dough.
- Transfer banana mixture to a mini ramekin and top with the oat crumble.
- Bake in hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes or air fry for 8 to 12 minutes.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
- Is this banana crumble gluten-free? Yes, this protein crumble recipe is gluten-free if you utilize certified gluten-free rolled oats and almond flour. Just make sure to double check on the product label to be 100% safe.
- Is this banana crumble vegan? Make this recipe with plant based milk and coconut oil (or melted butter) to bake a vegan banana crumble.
- Is this banana crumble sugar-free? You can make a refined sugar-free oat crumble if you use calorie-free sweeteners (such as erythritol or xylitol). However, this recipe will still contain the natural sugars from your banana.
- How many servings does this recipe make? This healthy banana crumble makes an abundant serving or two small servings.
- Can I make it in the air fryer? Yes, air fry protein banana crumble in hot air fryer at 150 Cº (300 Fº) for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Can I microwave this oat crumble? Unfortunately this healthy protein crumble cannot be made in the microwave. The recipe requires either the oven or air fryer.
More healthy and high protein desserts
And if you are craving some more healthy desserts, here are a couple of recipes you should try next. Pss.. the cookie dough is my favorite!
- Mocha protein mug cake
- Blueberry vanilla mug cake
- Easy keto cookie dough
- Keto blueberry cake for one
Protein Banana Crumble With Oats
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (medium size)
- 2 tbsp protein powder (see notes*)
- 10 grams (2 tsp) nut butter (I use almond butter)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 grams (3 tbsp) rolled oats
- 20 grams (3 tbsp) deoiled almond flour (or oat flour)
- 10 grams (2 tsp) granulated sweetener of choice
- pinch salt
- 5 grams (1 tsp) coconut oil or butter (melted)
- 20 ml (1 1/2 tbsp) milk of choice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180 Cº (350 Fº).
- In a bowl mash banana and combine with protein powder, nut butter and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl combine oats, almond flour, granulated sweetener of choice, pinch salt and melted coconut oil (or butter). Pour in milk and mix to get a crumbly dough.
- Transfer banana mixture to a mini ramekin and top with the oat crumble.
- Bake in hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes or air fry for 8 to 12 minutes.
Notes
- Make this protein banana crumble with whey or vegan protein powder.
- Use vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
I made this one, it was really delicious! really recommended. I have also tried a few other recipes, they are easy, without too much mess and very tasty.
Hey Esther!
Thank you very much for your nice review. I highly appreciate that you took the time to write these words.
Have a great evening.
Best,
Matteo