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Light Whole-Grain Apple and Ginger Breakfast Cobbler with Coconut Crumble Recipe

Name: Light Whole-Grain Apple and Ginger Breakfast Cobbler with Coconut Crumble Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Fuji), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup whole-grain spelt flour (or whole wheat flour); 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice); 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 3 tbsp non-dairy cream cheese or regular cream cheese, softened; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tsp water or milk to thin

By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Apr 28, 2026 | Updated Jul 11, 2026

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Light Whole-Grain Apple and Ginger Breakfast Cobbler with Coconut Crumble Recipe with measured ingredients, 50-minute total timing, 6-serving yield, oven settings, and step-by-step instructions.

Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Total 50 min

Servings 6

Difficulty easy

Cuisine American

Ingredients

Servings 6

3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Fuji), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup whole-grain spelt flour (or whole wheat flour)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Frosting
3 tbsp non-dairy cream cheese or regular cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 to 2 tsp water or milk to thin

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-by-8-inch (20-by-20 cm) baking dish or similar-sized ovenproof dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced apples, grated ginger, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat well, and let the mixture marinate while preparing the crumble topping.
In a large bowl, mix whole-grain flour, rolled oats, shredded coconut, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined into a soft, crumbly batter-avoid overmixing to keep texture light.
Spread the marinated apples evenly in the baking dish. Spoon the crumble batter evenly over the apples, covering them completely.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling bubbles at the edges.
While baking, prepare the frosting by whisking together cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of water or milk until smooth. Add more liquid gradually to reach a drizzle-friendly consistency.
Cool the cobbler for 10 minutes after baking. Drizzle the vanilla cream cheese frosting over the warm cobbler before serving.
Serve warm as a nutritious breakfast or comforting snack. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently before enjoying.