Gut Friendly Paleo Mixed Berry Crumble

Total time1 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(20)

Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Five cups of mixed berries get tossed with maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, and arrowroot starch, which thickens the juices into a glossy, jammy sauce without any grain-based thickeners. The crumble itself is built on almond flour and chopped pecans, bound together with coconut oil and a touch more maple syrup, so it bakes up crisp and deeply satisfying in a way that feels genuinely indulgent. For anyone keeping a close eye on gut health, the ingredient list here is refreshingly clean — no refined grains, no refined sugar, and no dairy, just whole foods that your digestive system can actually work with. Berries are among the most gut-friendly fruits you can eat, packed with fiber and antioxidants, and the arrowroot starch is a gentle, easy-to-digest thickener that won't cause the bloating that cornstarch sometimes does. The key is letting it rest for a full ten minutes after it comes out of the oven so the filling sets up properly and every scoop holds together beautifully. Serve it warm on its own or with whatever topping suits your needs — it's a crowd-pleaser that just happens to be really good for you.

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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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