Gut Friendly Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble with Almond Oat Topping
Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries bubble together beneath a golden, nutty crumble that smells absolutely incredible coming out of the oven. Fresh ginger runs through both the filling and the topping, giving the whole dessert a gentle warmth that makes every bite feel intentional rather than one-note. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening the fruit juices into a glossy, jammy filling without any refined starches or gums that can be hard on a sensitive gut. The topping leans on rolled oats, almond flour, and sliced almonds for texture and staying power, all brought together with coconut oil and maple syrup instead of butter or refined sugar. These are the kinds of swaps that actually make a difference — you get a deeply satisfying crumble without the ingredients that tend to cause trouble. Letting it rest for ten minutes after baking is the move that takes it from soupy to perfectly set, so don't skip that step. Serve it warm and watch it disappear.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ¾ lb rhubarb stalks, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 2 ½ cups)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For the topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup raw sliced almonds
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground 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 strawberries, rhubarb, 3 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, and fresh ginger. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated and the arrowroot is fully dissolved with no dry pockets visible.
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