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Gluten-free Mixed Berry Crisp

Gluten-free Berry Crisp (Dairy-Free, Vegan)


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5 from 2 reviews

Description

In this easy gluten-free berry crisp, a bed of warm blueberries and raspberries bubbling in their juices is nestled below a canopy of crispy baked oats. Ready in just 35 minutes, it makes the perfect breakfast to start your day, or a dessert to complement any meal (add a scoop of ice cream)! Totally dairy-free and vegan too.


Ingredients

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For The Mixed Berry Filling:

For the Oat Topping:

For Serving (Optional):


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Grease: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Grease four medium ramekins with vegan butter or coconut oil and set aside.
  2. Prepare Berry Filling: In a large bowl, combine the berries with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and mix well, then set it aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare Oat Topping: In another large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, light brown sugar, gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt and vegan butter chunks, and the use two knives to cut up the butter into smaller pieces in a criss-cross motion, mixing all the ingredients as you do it.
  4. Assemble Berry Crisp: Divide berry-sugar mixture evenly among the four ramekins, and then sprinkle them on top with evenly divided portions of the crisp mixture.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Place the four ramekins on a baking tray and bake until the crisp is golden brown (around 25 minutes if you used fresh berries, or 40 minutes for frozen berries).
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve berry crisp warm with a small scoop of dairy-free heavy cream or ice cream, if desired.

Notes

Berries: I used a mix of fresh blueberries and raspberries, but you can also add other types of berries too (strawberries, blackberries etc). I used fresh berries because I was able to get a hold of them, but feel free to use frozen berries for convenience.

Sugar: I used light brown sugar, but you may also use natural cane sugar, dark brown sugar, or coconut sugar if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend using Lakanto monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 sugar substitute that is zero glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).

Oats: If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use certified gluten-free rolled oats (this is because oats are often processed in the same facilities as gluten-containing grains such as wheat, barley and rye).

Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that is made up of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, corn starch, tapioca starch or potato starch) for the best results. I do NOT recommend using a gluten-free blend that is made up of heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour) as that will result in a denser topping texture.

Butter: I used vegan butter to keep the recipe dairy-free and vegan. You may also use chilled coconut oil (I recommend using refined coconut oil as it has a neutral taste, compared to extra virgin coconut oil which as a more pronounced coconut smell and flavor).

Storing: To store, cover the berry crisp with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350F for a few minutes until warm before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American