Vegan Mixed Berry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Few desserts hit the way a bubbling fruit crumble does, and this one delivers all that golden, jammy comfort without a single animal-derived ingredient in sight. The filling leans on fresh or frozen mixed berries — blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, whatever you've got — brightened with lemon juice and maple syrup, then thickened naturally with arrowroot starch so it sets into a glossy, spoonable base. The topping is where things get really interesting: cassava flour and tapioca starch give it that satisfying crunch and crumble, while shredded coconut and solid coconut oil bring richness that you'd never guess was completely plant-based. A pinch of ground ginger alongside the Ceylon cinnamon adds just enough warmth to make the whole kitchen smell incredible while it bakes. Because every component is straightforward and whole-food-friendly, there's no need to hunt down specialty substitutes or worry about hidden dairy sneaking in through a store-bought mix. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling thickens into something truly scoopable — serve it as-is or with your favorite coconut cream on top.
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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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