It may be because I've grown up in England and family gatherings always tend to somehow end up involving one of these, but boy oh boy do I love a good crumble. In my head I always like to think it's a healthier dessert (it's fruit!!) but I know it's not actually so. With this in mind, I wanted to try and create my own version that was genuinely nutritious, quick and easy to make, but with a slight naughty side that will still satisfy every sweet tooth. And voila...my mini chocolate crunch crumbles. And at the end of the day, what’s better than crumbles and vanilla ice cream, with a touch of chocolate crunch right?

Genuine goodness

So you may not believe me when I say that I've really tried to make these as healthy as I can. Obviously there's still natural sugars and a bit of chocolate, but life is worth living sometimes. More importantly, you're getting amazing nutrients and the following vitamins and minerals from at the different ingredients included, and you're making the most of seasonal produce that's on offer. All of these ingredients can contribute towards so many important processes in your body, and to think that you're helping to fulfil these through eating good food is a HUGE bonus:

• Peaches and nectarines (stone fruits) - these are great sources of vitamin C (which helps to boost your immune system), potassium, calcium, fibre and iron.
• Almonds - rich in antioxidants, high in protein and a great source of protein, almonds are a source of zinc, magnesium and vitamin E which help to protect cells from oxidative damage, lower high levels of blood pressure and help to control blood sugar levels.
• Walnuts - an excellent source of omega-3 and heart-healthy fats.
• Honey - it's so beneficial if you can use local and as un-processed as possible here (I'm warning you it may be slightly more expensive as a result) as good honey is filled with nutrients and antioxidants, is suggested to lower blood sugar levels and can be great for healing wounds (and burns!)
• Dark chocolate - suggested to improve brain function and is incredibly nutritious (a great source of potassium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, iron, magnesium, copper and manganese) - but make sure you choose a good quality version that is 70% and plus.

So what are you waiting for? Healthy (or as much as they possibly can be), delicious and satisfying mini crumbles, perfect for the upcoming season and for whipping up when people come for dinner. Who doesn't love a good crumble???