What makes the crust unique in these Berry Crumble Bars?

The crust and crumble mixture for these Berry Crumble Bars is made with a blend of organic rolled oats, quinoa flour, and whole wheat flour, along with unsweetened shredded coconut, date sugar, and warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom.

How is the berry filling thickened without cornstarch or gelatin?

The vibrant berry filling is naturally thickened by blending a portion of the berries with psyllium husk and chia seeds, which create a thick, jam-like texture when combined with fresh ginger and date sugar.

Can I use different types of berries for the filling?

Yes, the recipe calls for 4 cups of fresh or frozen berries, including blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, and strawberry, so you can use any combination of these or other berries you prefer.

Why is it important to let the Berry Crumble Bars cool completely before cutting?

Allowing the Berry Crumble Bars to cool completely ensures the filling sets properly and the crust becomes firm, making them much easier to cut into clean, well-formed bars without crumbling.

How should I store leftover Berry Crumble Bars?

Store any leftover Berry Crumble Bars in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or in the refrigerator for extended freshness. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

5 years ago

Berry Crumble Bars
[Vegan]

Name: Berry Crumble Bars [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12 bars
Ingredients: 1 cup organic rolled oats; 1 cup quinoa flour*; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened; 1/4 cup date sugar (can substitute with raw cane sugar); 4 tablespoons coconut nectar (can substitute with maple syrup); 1 1/2 tbsp raw nut butter; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder; 4 cups of fresh or frozen berries blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry; 1/4 " piece of fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon psyllium husk; 1 1/2 tablespoon date sugar; 1 teaspoon chia seeds

ZL By: Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler

Author Bio

Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler are Personal Wellness Coaches, authors of The Vegan Weightloss Manifesto,... Read More

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Close-up of golden-brown vegan Berry Crumble Bars, cut into squares and stacked, revealing a vibrant purple berry filling between the oat and quinoa crust.

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Berry Crumble Bars [Vegan]

12 bars

Dairy Free

Vegan

These Vegan Berry Crumble Bars are a delicious sweet treat and guaranteed to curb those cravings! They are super simple to make, and they can easily be adapted to work with any fresh or frozen fruit you have on hand!

Ingredients You Need for Berry Crumble Bars [Vegan]

For the Crust and Crumble:

1 cup organic rolled oats
1 cup quinoa flour*
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
1/4 cup date sugar (can substitute with raw cane sugar)
4 tablespoons coconut nectar (can substitute with maple syrup)
1 1/2 tbsp raw nut butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder

For the Filling:

4 cups of fresh or frozen berries blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry
1/4 " piece of fresh ginger
1 tablespoon psyllium husk
1 1/2 tablespoon date sugar
1 teaspoon chia seeds

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How to Prepare Berry Crumble Bars [Vegan]

Preheat your oven to 350*F.
If using frozen berries, measure them into a bowl and cover with warm water to thaw. If using fresh, measure them into a bowl, cover with warm water and add a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar - allow them to soak.
In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients - oats, quinoa flour, whole wheat flour, shredded coconut, date sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla. Mix it all together then add coconut oil, coconut nectar and nut butter. Continue mixing until a crumble-like texture is formed. Set aside.
Strain your berries and leave them to continue to strain them as you move on.
Brush an 8"x 8" pan with coconut oil and press half of the crumble mixture into it until it is flat and equally distributed. Set aside the pan and other half of the crumble mixture.
Next, in a blender, add 1 cup of fresh or thawed berries along with the fresh ginger, psyllium husk, date sugar and chia seeds. Blend until smooth - you may have to add a splash of water (start small if you do). It should be a thick jam-like texture.
Place the remaining 3 cups of berries in a bowl and coat with the blended berry mixture. Layer the berry mixture evenly across the crust in the pan, next crumble the remaining crust/crumble mixture on top. Optional - sprinkle top with some cinnamon.
Bake for 20-30 minutes depending on your oven. When the top is lightly browned it is done. Allow them to completely cool before cutting.