Vegan Blueberry Crisp with Almond Oat Topping
Bubbling blueberry filling beneath a golden, crumbly topping is one of those desserts that feels indulgent and comforting in equal measure — and this one pulls it off without a single animal product in sight. The filling leans on maple syrup and a touch of arrowroot starch to create that jammy, glossy texture you want, while lemon juice and cinnamon keep the flavor bright rather than flat. The topping is where things get really interesting: rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts come together with melted coconut oil and maple syrup to form satisfying, nutty clusters that crisp up beautifully in the oven. No butter, no eggs, no compromise — just pantry staples doing exactly what you need them to do. That 10-minute rest after baking is worth every second of patience, giving the filling time to thicken into something scoopable rather than soupy. Serve it warm on its own or alongside a scoop of your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream for a dessert that genuinely earns its place at any table.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Toss until the berries are evenly coated, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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