Weight Watchers Raspberry Crumble

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Weight Watchers Raspberry Crumble is a light, fruity & satisfying dessert that would be excellent in any event. In this recipe, we have combined the fresh/frozen raspberries with a basic oat topping in a hard & fast way to make up a sweet & tart dessert, which makes one feel indulged yet fitting in a healthy way of life. It gets baked to have a golden top & to be bubbling with sweet raspberry filling. Be it hot/cold, packed with healthy ingredients, this food has a soothing taste that keeps one warm. You will just adore how simple it is to assemble- you work out some steps & your oven finishes. Weight Watchers Raspberry Crumble is great to make for a family dinner, potluck/when you simply need something sweet & do not want to consume your points budget.

STATS

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Diet: Low-Fat, Weight Watchers
  • Serving Size: 1/6 of the crumble
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • 8×8-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Rubber spatula/spoon
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • Three cups of unsweetened fresh or frozen raspberries
  • One tablespoon juice of the lemon
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • Two teaspoons of agave/maple syrup

TOPPING CRUMBLES

  • Half a cup of rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup of whole wheat/oat flour
  • Two teaspoons of applesauce without sugar
  • One spoonful of sugar substitute/light brown sugar
  • Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder
  • One-fourth of a teaspoon of salt
  • One tablespoon of melted light/vegan butter
  • Spray for cooking (optional)

INGREDIENT NOTES

Raspberries:

  • Fresh will do in season, also frozen; they need not be thawed to use in the cake.

Cornstarch:

  • Assists in thickening the berry juice so that the crumble is not watery.

Lemon juice:

  • If you want to enhance the taste of this berries & adds fresh tang you can add the juice of lemon.

Maple Syrup:

  • A natural sweetener that may be adjusted as required is maple syrup. Sugar-free syrup can be used if you want.

Oats:

  • There is a fabulous texture with rolled oats. Stay away from instant oats.

Oat flour:

  • It can be blended oats/whole wheat flour. Makes fiber & structure.

Applesauce:

  • Covered and refills the bottles with fewer calories & adds sweetness.

Brown sugar:

  • You can make it with light brown sugar/use monk fruit sweetener, which has fewer points.

Butter:

  • If you want to make it rich and more beautiful you can add the topping of the butter.

DIRECTIONS

  1. Set the oven’s temperature to 350°F (175°C). If desired, lightly mist an 8 × 8 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Combine raspberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, & maple syrup in a bowl.
  3. Gently mix to coat the fruit.
  4. In the prepared baking dish, evenly pour the berry mixture.
  5. Combine the oats, oat flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, & salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Add applesauce & melted butter & stir till mixed & crumbly.
  7. Evenly distribute the oat topping on top of the raspberry filling.
  8. Now you need to cook it for the next at least 28 to 32 minutes. You need bake it till the top change inn brown & filling is overflowing.
  9. Before serving, allow it to cool for ten to fifteen minutes. Both cold & warm can be consumed.

TIPS

  • Crumble topping should not be overmixed; it should have a chunkier texture.
  • To add some crunchiness to the topping, add chopped nuts or seeds.
  • Add some fiber to the filling by adding some tablespoons of the chia seeds.
  • You can substitute the other berries, such as blueberries/strawberries/combine with chopped apples.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Keep the remaining crumble in a tightly sealed bag for the maximum four days. You can either reheat it in the microwave/enjoy it cold.

Freezer:

  • Freeze the crumble in single-serve containers for the next 1 month. Before distributing, reheat it in the microwave and let it defrost overnight in the freezer.

FAQS

Can this be made oil-free?

  • Sure, just use more applesauce instead of butter, but the topping will be soft and not as crisp.

Are other berries OK?

  • Yes! It can be blueberries, blackberries, strawberries/a mixture.

Is this free of gluten?

  • The recipe should remain gluten-free using certified gluten-free oats & oat flour.

Can I make this nut-free?

  • Transferring existing nut-free recipes is different, however, or is it? Yes, most recipes are naturally nut-free as they are written.

NUTRITION

Calories: 150
Protein: 2g
Carbs: 26g
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 10g
Each serving of the Weight Watchers-friendly Raspberry Crumble is thought to contain three (3) SmartPoints.