Caffeine Free Mixed Berry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Warm, bubbling berry filling crowned with a golden, coconut-laced crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut worked into coconut oil, creating those satisfying irregular clumps that crisp up beautifully in the oven. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger weave through both the filling and the topping, giving every bite a gentle warmth without any bitterness. Maple syrup does all the sweetening here, so the flavor is naturally rounded and rich rather than sharp. The arrowroot starch in the berry layer thickens the juices as it bakes, meaning you get that glossy, jammy filling instead of a watery puddle. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's just straightforwardly clean and delicious. Serve it slightly warm after that short resting period and the filling will be perfectly set, ready to spoon into bowls on its own or alongside your favorite dairy-free topping.
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6 servings
For the berry filling
- 3 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries), fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For the crumble topping
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, solid
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 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 mixed berries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon. Stir until the berries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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