Carrageenan Free Mango Coconut Crumble
Juicy, caramelized mango tucked under a golden, coconut-scented crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any table. The filling gets its silky body from arrowroot starch rather than any processed thickener, so you're working entirely with clean, whole-food ingredients from start to finish. That matters a lot when you're avoiding additives like carrageenan, which sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought coconut creams, dairy alternatives, and even pre-made dessert fillings. Here, every component is straightforward: ripe mangoes, cassava flour, tapioca starch, shredded coconut, and coconut oil come together with maple syrup and warm spices for a topping that bakes up beautifully clumpy and crisp. A squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens the fruit, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger give the whole dish a gentle warmth that feels intentional rather than generic. The optional drizzle of coconut cream at the end adds richness without any of the ingredient anxiety that comes with packaged versions — just check your label and choose one that's free of gums and stabilizers. It's a genuinely crowd-pleasing bake that happens to be completely free of anything you're trying to avoid.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 3 large ripe mangoes (about 3 lb total), peeled, pitted, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For the crumble
- ½ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, solid
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- ¼ cup coconut cream, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, toss the mango chunks with the arrowroot starch, 1 tbsp maple syrup, lime juice, and 1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon until the fruit is evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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