Gluten-Free Berry Crumble to Savor Every Last Bit of Summer
“Gluten-free” tends to be a health buzz word nowadays, but it isn’t just a fluffy word to make things seem healthier. Gluten is a protein that’s found in some grains, like wheat, rye, and barley. Some people have a gluten intolerance (it’s one of the most common food sensitivities) and should avoid it. But even if you don’t have a gluten sensitivity, there’s evidence suggesting that it might be beneficial to avoid gluten when trying to heal a leaky gut, or to balance your blood sugar and your hormones. Gluten can be especially bothersome to those with thyroid issues and autoimmune conditions of the thyroid like Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease.
Whether you’re avoiding gluten or not, this recipe is the perfect way to enjoy some end-of-summer sweetness while packing some antioxidants into your dessert! Bring it to your next summer BBQ or potluck, or enjoy it all by yourself.
Here in the Pacific Northwest, berries are especially ripe and plentiful this time of year.
This week in particular, the blackberries in our area were sweet and perfect for picking, so that’s what we used for our crumble. But you can definitely use whatever kind of berries are available at the time, or make a mixed berry crumble with a little bit of everything. Even summer cherries, apricots, or peaches would work beautifully in this recipe!
The crumble topping stays crunchy on top, while the berry mixture softens and warms in the oven. And while I love a good berry pie, crumbles don’t require any rolling of dough. You can just give your ingredients and quick mix and sprinkle them on top of your berries. Easy!!
Enjoy it on its own, or pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Choosing Ingredients
Rolled Oats
Find oats that are sprouted (easier to digest & more nutritious) and organic (free of harmful herbicide residue). We love One Degree oats in our house, for baking as well as morning oatmeal! Their oats also help keep this recipe gluten-free. Not all brands of oatmeal are gluten-free, especially if they’re not organic. Make sure to check the label.
Almond flour
A gluten and grain-free alternative, its addition to this recipe adds a little nuttiness along with nourishing fats. Look for blanched almond flour to minimize phytic acid (which can prevent the absorption of minerals like iron, magnesium and zinc) and to keep your crumble light and fluffy.
Raw Honey
Raw honey is packed with antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory and even has antimicrobial properties. Find a honey that’s local to your neck of the woods to support your local farmers & wildlife, and strengthen your immune system while you’re at it.
The Recipe
Prep Time Cook Time Servings
10 Mins 35 Mins 9
Ingredients:
Berry Filling
4 cups berries, fresh or frozen (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or cherries).
1 tbsp raw honey (or sub coconut sugar)
1 tbsp arrowroot powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp lemon juice
Crumble Topping
3/4 cup almond flour
1/3 cup rolled oats
3 tbsp grass-fed butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (but if you don’t like coconut, it’s totally fine to skip!)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch sea salt
Baking Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8x8 baking pan with coconut or avocado oil. Mix together all of your ingredients for your berry filling in a medium sized bowl. Pour it into your baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix together the ingredients for your crumble topping.
Spoon the crumble mixture on top of the berries.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the crumble topping has browned and the berries are bubbling underneath.
Let cool 10 minutes before enjoying.
Happy last few weeks of Summer!
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