Beef Free Mixed Berry Crumble with Almond Oat Topping
Bubbling fruit, a golden crunch, and warm spice in every bite — this berry crumble is the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. Five cups of mixed berries get tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and a splash of lemon juice before the arrowroot starch works its magic, thickening the filling into a glossy, jammy base as it bakes. The topping is where things get really good: rolled oats, almond flour, and sliced almonds come together with coconut oil and maple syrup to form loose, craggy clusters that bake up perfectly crisp and golden. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any animal proteins, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Whether you use fresh summer berries or a bag pulled straight from the freezer, the result is a deeply satisfying, crowd-pleasing dessert. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will set into something truly spoonable and spectacular.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen — blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw sliced almonds
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the berries, 3 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, 1 tsp cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice. Stir until the berries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved with no dry pockets. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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