Vegan Apple Streusel Breakfast Pizzas
Sweet breakfast pizzas featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples, buttery streusel topping, and vanilla glaze on crispy pizza dough. Perfect for weekend brunch or special breakfast occasions. The combination of tart and sweet apples creates balanced flavor, while the streusel adds delightful texture contrast. These individual-sized pizzas reheat beautifully and make an impressive yet approachable morning treat that feels both familiar and special.
Ingredients
- 1 12-inch pizza worth pizza dough
- 2 whole apples, half tart, half sweet, peeled, cored, chopped
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp Earth Balance, dividedregular butter1:1Use regular butter for richer flavoradds dairy
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- 3 Tbsp raw sugargranulated sugar1:1
Standard white sugar works perfectly
- ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp Earth Balanceregular butter1:1Use regular butter for richer flavoradds dairy
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- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ Tbsp Earth Balance, meltedregular butter1:1Use regular butter for richer flavoradds dairy
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- 1 splash almond or soy milk
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2
Arrange apples on the baking sheet and sprinkle with lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar, and cornstarch then toss
- 3
Dot tiny pieces of butter over the apples and bake for 15-20 minutes until soft and fragrant, tossing once halfway through
- 4
Remove apples from oven and set aside to cool
- 5
Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees F and divide pizza dough into three even portions
- 6
Roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface until quite thin
- 7
Transfer pizzas to lightly greased baking sheets and top with the baked apples
- 8
Prepare streusel by combining raw sugar and flour then cutting in butter until well combined
- 9
Sprinkle streusel over the apples
- 10
Bake pizzas for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly brown and toppings are bubbly
- 11
Prepare glaze by combining powdered sugar with vanilla and melted butter then whisking in almond milk until desired consistency
- 12
Remove pizzas from oven and drizzle with vanilla glaze
- 13
Cut and serve warm
Tips
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for the best flavor balance and texture contrast.
Roll the pizza dough quite thin to ensure it crisps up properly and doesn't become too doughy under the apple topping.
Make extra glaze - you'll likely have leftovers, but it's better to have too much than run out when drizzling.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in oven or microwave before serving.
Apples can be pre-baked and cooled up to 1 day ahead. Assemble and bake pizzas just before serving.
Serve warm, cut into wedges or squares. Best enjoyed fresh from the oven.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip tossing apples halfway through baking to avoid uneven cooking and potential burning.
Avoid making glaze too thick or it won't drizzle properly - add milk gradually until right consistency.
Substitutions
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FAQ
Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
Absolutely! Store-bought pizza dough works perfectly for this recipe. Look for fresh dough in the refrigerated section or use frozen dough that's been thawed.
What if I don't have Earth Balance?
Any vegan butter substitute or regular butter works fine. Coconut oil (solid) can also substitute, though it will give a slightly different flavor.
How long do leftovers keep?
Store covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30 seconds or in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.