This healthy date crumble is a take on a crumble topping. It uses dates and oats to create a streusel like topping that is highly versatile and tasty.
This date crumble is super simple and tasty! I love to use it on top of my chocolate banana ice cream, smoothie bowls, yogurt, cobbler or as a base for energy balls. Referred to as a "cookie" in my house, it's a yummy treat that you can spice up with nut butters.
Dates are full of minerals, commonly referred to as nature's candy. If you have ever had a fresh date, the sweetness alone can hurt your teeth! Oats are rich in fiber and antioxidants, making this a much more functional food option than your typical strusel.
To Make This Date Crumble:
Unless you can find super fresh dates, it's best to soak them in hot water for a few minutes inside a high speed blender container to soften them up. Then simply drain of ¾ of the water, add the oats, and blend until the mixture is well combined.
I have been known to make this with peanut butter, roll it into little balls, and you have energy balls in the fridge for a quick pick me up!
Add in options: protein powder, coconut, chocolate chips, dried fruit, chia seeds, nut butters.
PrintDate Crumble
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup rolled oats
- 3 pitted dates, soaked in hot water (*use more if you want the crumble sweeter)
- ½ cup hot water
Instructions
- Blend oats in high speed blender, place in bowl, and set aside.
- Soak dates inside high speed blender in hot water for 3 minutes.
- Blend dates for 10-15 seconds until smooth.
- Add date mixture to oats and stir (washed hands work best) until all the oats are covered. The mixture should be kinda crumbly. If it's too moist, add a little bit more blended oats. To dry- add a little water.
- Lasts in fridge 1-2 weeks, but I doubt you haven't eaten it all before then 🙂
Notes
Lasts in fridge for 1-2 weeks.
