If you’re looking for a way to add a cozy, crunchy touch to your healthy desserts, look no further. This sweet cinnamon crumb topping brings that buttery bakery-style finish to your yogurt bowls, oatmeal, fruit bakes, and even blended cottage cheese treats—with a high-volume, high-protein twist.
This meal-prep batch uses egg whites for crispiness and just a touch of butter or coconut oil for flavor. The result? A crunchy, satisfying topping that’s just the right mix of sweet, spiced, and toasty—with about 10 calories per tablespoon, depending on your ingredient choice!
For even more variety, there’s a chocolate version too!
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~1½ cups of topping)
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1 cup low-carb tortilla crumbs
(or sub almond flour, oat flour, or crushed low-sugar cereal) -
2–4 tbsp sweetener of choice
(erythritol, monk fruit, stevia blend, or allulose for crispier texture) -
2 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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1 large egg white
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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½ tsp melted butter or coconut oil (optional but adds great flavor)
👩🍳 Directions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (or set your air fryer to the same temperature).
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In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: tortilla crumbs, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt.
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In a small bowl, whisk the egg white with vanilla and melted butter or oil (if using).
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until crumbly and coated.
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Spread the mixture in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and crisp.
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Let cool completely for maximum crunch.
💡 How to Use This Crumb Topping
This sweet, spiced crunch is endlessly versatile! Try it on:
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Greek yogurt bowls or whipped cottage cheese with berries
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Protein puddings or mousse
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Baked apples or warm fruit crumbles
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Oatmeal, chia pudding, or smoothie bowls
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High-protein ice cream or frozen yogurt
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Pancakes or waffles
🧊 Storage
Let the topping cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer.
To re-crisp, just pop it back in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes.