These easy Vegan Berry Crumble Bars are soft, fruity, and bursting with sweet-tart berries — made with wholesome ingredients and zero dairy or eggs. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking!
📝 Description
Craving something sweet, fruity, and easy to make? These Vegan Berry Crumble Bars are the perfect solution! They feature a buttery oat-almond crust and crumble topping, with a luscious mixed berry filling made from fresh or frozen fruit.
These bars are entirely plant-based and made with simple pantry ingredients. Whether you serve them as a healthy breakfast-on-the-go, a summer dessert, or an afternoon snack, they’ll disappear in no time!
The best part? You don’t need a mixer, and cleanup is minimal thanks to the one-bowl crust and topping. These are the kinds of treats that make your kitchen smell like a bakery.
🧂 Ingredients (U.S. Standard Measurements)
For the Crust and Crumble:
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup melted coconut oil (or vegan butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Berry Filling:
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Make the Crust and Crumble
In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, all-purpose flour, coconut sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add melted coconut oil and vanilla extract. Stir until mixture is crumbly and holds together when pressed.
Set aside ¾ cup of this mixture for the crumble topping. Press the rest firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Make the Berry Filling
In a separate bowl, mix the berries, maple syrup, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until evenly coated.
4. Assemble
Spread the berry filling evenly over the crust. Crumble the reserved topping over the berries.
5. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbly.
6. Cool and Slice
Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars (they firm up as they cool). Chill in the fridge for cleaner cuts.
🔁 Variation (From Me!)
🍑 Peach Crumble Bars
Swap berries for fresh diced peaches and add a pinch of ground ginger to the crust for a summery twist.
🧠 Tips & Tricks
- Use frozen berries without thawing to prevent excess moisture.
- Almond flour adds a rich, nutty taste — but oat flour or more all-purpose flour also works.
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Serve warm with vegan vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
🔢 Nutrition Facts (Per Bar, yields 12)
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
🍽 Perfect For
- Vegan dessert trays
- Healthy breakfast bars
- Summer gatherings and potlucks
- Plant-based meal prep
- Berry lovers and fruit-forward treats
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