Using my favourite fruits of the season I’ve come up with my new favourite way to start the day, this Stone Fruit Breakfast Crumble!

Making fruit crumbles and fruit crisps are always on my dessert menu in the Summer.

So, with a combination peaches and plums plus a simple low-sugar oat topping, you can eat this crumble for BREAKFAST!

Yes that’s right, this fruit crumble is for breakfast or brunch! All of the stone fruits are in season right now, including plums and peaches.

The stone fruit really stands out because it’s first sautéed and then baked, letting the natural, sweet juices come out. Topped with a delicious mixture of oats, walnuts, cinnamon and coconut, you will be going back for a second bowl! If you love sweet breakfasts like this High Protein Peach Baked Oatmeal, you’re sure to love this one.

Why you’ll love this breakfast crumble

It’s made with simple ingredients!
A fun twist on breakfast, you can meal prep this crumble for the week ahead.
It’s wonderful to serve for brunch as well!
You can serve this as a healthier dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
Oats are a great source of fibre and delicious to start the day.

Ingredients to make this delicious stone fruit breakfast crumble recipe

Butter: a little bit of butter goes a long way to bring this crumble together, however, you can substitute with coconut oil if desired

Peaches: Use fresh, ripe peaches to make this breakfast crumble

Plums: I like to use red plums in this recipe, they’ve got the best flavour

Oats: oats are key for the topping; I like to use rolled oats but in a pinch you can use quick oats

Walnuts: I love the combination of oats, walnuts and stone fruits together

Seasonings: ground cinnamon, maple syrup and salt are used to sweeten and balance out the flavours.

How to make this breakfast crumble for breakfast this week

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350F.

Step 2: Mix all of the oat crumble mixture ingredients together and set aside.

Step 3: In an oven-safe skillet melt 1 tbsp of unsalted butter or coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 4: Once melted, add the sliced fruit and cook for 5-7 minutes until fruit has softened slightly.

Step 5: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1 tbsp maple syrup. *See note below if not using an oven-safe skillet*

Step 6: Pour the oat mixture onto the fruit base and spread almost to the edge of the pan. Put the pan in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the topping is just starting to turn golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbling.

Expert tips

If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, cook the fruit in a frying pan and then transfer to a baking dish before following the rest of the recipe.
Depending on the season, fresh berries would be a great substitute for stone fruit to switch up the flavours. It will taste just like a fruit crisp! If you’re a fan of berries, try substituting the peaches and plums with a total of 3 cups fresh berries to make a breakfast berry crumble.
If you don’t have shredded coconut on hand, substitute with more oats instead.
Pump up the nutrition in this crumble to make this a healthy breakfast by adding 1-2 tablespoons of flaxseed to the oat topping.
Make this a high protein breakfast crumble by topping the finished baked crumble with Greek yogurt and a spoonful of almond butter.

Common questions

Can I make this gluten-free?
Make this a gluten-free breakfast crumble by using certified gluten free oats in the crumble topping

How can I make this breakfast crumble nut-free?
Substitute the chopped walnuts for an equal amount of oats. Alternatively, you could use flaxseed for a nuttier flavour.

Can I make this crumble with frozen fruit?
I’ve only tested this recipe with fresh fruit. If you try using frozen fruit, just know that the fruit mixture could be a bit more watery. I recommend sauteeing the frozen fruit for about 10-15 minutes before topping with the oat mixture and placing in the oven.

How to store this breakfast crumble

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or eat at room temperature.

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Zucchini Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies