Caffeine Free Paleo Mixed Berry Crumble

Total time1 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(20)

Bubbling fruit, a golden nutty crust, and the warm scent of cinnamon filling your kitchen — this mixed berry crumble is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without any of the guilt. Five cups of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries get tossed with maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, and arrowroot starch to create a jammy, glossy filling that sets up beautifully as it bakes. The crumble topping comes together with almond flour, roughly chopped pecans, coconut oil, and a touch of cinnamon — no grains, no refined sugar, just real ingredients that clump into a satisfyingly crunchy, golden layer. Because everything here is naturally free of coffee, tea, chocolate, and other stimulants, it's a genuinely worry-free treat you can serve any time of day without a second thought. The arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening the berry juices so you get clean, scoopable portions rather than a soupy mess. Keep an eye on the topping in those final minutes — almond flour browns faster than traditional breadcrumbs, and you want deep golden, not dark. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will tighten up into something truly spectacular.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the berry filling

5 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen), such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp arrowroot starch
1 tsp lemon juice

For the crumble topping

1 ½ cups almond flour
½ cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
3 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp fine sea 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 berries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, and lemon juice. Stir until the berries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved with no dry pockets. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.

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