Lupin Free Paleo Mixed Berry Crumble

Total time1 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(20)

Few desserts hit quite like a warm berry crumble fresh out of the oven, and this one delivers that bubbling, golden-topped magic without a single grain of conventional flour or refined sugar in sight. The filling is a gorgeous tangle of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, brightened with lemon juice and just enough maple syrup to let the fruit's natural tartness shine through. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening everything into a jammy, spoonable filling that holds together beautifully once it rests. The topping is where things get really good — almond flour and roughly chopped pecans come together with coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt to form a crumble that bakes up deeply golden and genuinely crunchy. Lupin flour has become a common swap in grain-free and paleo baking, but it's entirely absent here, making this a safe and satisfying choice for anyone avoiding that legume-derived ingredient. Every component is straightforward and naturally derived, so there's no label-scanning or ingredient substitution required. Serve it warm with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream and it's honestly hard to believe something this simple tastes so good.

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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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