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Easy Strawberry Crumble Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Published: Apr 22, 2022 by Felicia Lim · This post may contain affiliate links

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These delicious strawberry crumble bars make the perfect anytime snack and an easy summer dessert! Deliciously sweet with the season’s freshest strawberries, these are the best way to celebrate spring and summer. They’re also gluten-free and dairy-free, but no one would care!

Gluten-free strawberry crumb bars on a wooden board
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Crumble bars filled with strawberries and baked to a crisp

Now that it’s spring and almost summer in the US, and strawberry season is in full swing, it’s time to eat and bake with as many juicy strawberries as we can.

Definitely one of my favorite berries ever (as well as raspberries and blueberries), strawberries are delicious both fresh or cooked.

gluten-free strawberry crumble bars on a wooden board.

In today’s recipe, we’ll be using fresh strawberries to make these absolutely amazing gluten-free strawberry crumble bars that Juan and I couldn’t stop eating (no kidding).

These amazing crumb bars feel just like eating mixed berry crumble (one of our favorite desserts ever!) but in individual servings.

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They’re the perfect size for a snack and will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.

Why This Recipe Works:

  • Simple Ingredients: The basic ingredients required for these strawberry crumble bars are easily accessible at the grocery store, and you might already have most of them on hand (nothing fancy required!)
  • Easy to Make: These crumb bars come together easily, and anyone can make them!
  • Amazing Texture and Taste: With a firm crust and delicious strawberry filling finished off with a crunchy crumble topping, these crumble bars are just like eating berry crumble in bar form!
  • Totally Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free: Best of all, this strawberry crumble bars recipe is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, which means even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy them without worries!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for making this strawberry crumble bars recipe.

(For exact measurements and quantities, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Ingredients required for gluten-free strawberry crumble bars.

Ingredients Notes/Substitutions:

  • Strawberries: If you don’t have fresh strawberries on hand, you can also use 4 cups of frozen strawberries (just make sure to defrost the strawberries and drain the excess water before using). You can also substitute the strawberries or equal amounts of other fresh berries or 4 cups of frozen berries.
  • Brown Sugar: I used brown sugar, but you may also use white sugar or coconut sugar if you prefer.
  • Lemon Juice: The lemon juice makes the strawberry filling a little more tart, and I recommend using fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice. If you prefer not to have a tart taste, you may leave out the lemon juice instead.
  • Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: In this easy recipe I used a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, but you can also substitute it with an equal amount of almond meal, almond flour or cashew flour. 
  • Baking Powder: If you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, make sure you use certified gluten-free baking powder.
  • Egg: The egg helps to bind the ingredients better together. If you are vegan or allergic to eggs, you can also use aquafaba or an egg-replacer.
  • Coconut oil: I like to use refined coconut oil (as it as a neutral taste) instead of extra virgin coconut oil (which tends to have a stronger coconut flavor and taste). You may also use vegan butter if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, you can replace coconut oil for an equal amount of cold butter or ghee.
  • Vanilla Extract: I like adding a bit of vanilla extract for extra flavor, but if you’re not keen on it or don’t have it on hand, feel free to leave it out.
Cut strawberries on a wooden chopping board

How to Make Strawberry Crumble Bars (Step by Step):

1. Preheat and Line

Preheat oven to 350F and line a 10″ x 7″ baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Strawberry Filling

In a medium bowl, combine the fresh chopped strawberries with 1/2 cup brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon gluten-free all-purpose flour, then mix well and set aside.

Strawberry crumb bar filling mixed in a bowl.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients For Crumble Mixture

In a large bowl, combine the remaining 3 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour, the remaining 1 cup of brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Whisk until combined.

4. Add Remaining Crumble Ingredients

Add the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and coconut oil to the flour mixture, and use either a pastry cutter (or two knives if you don’t own a pastry cutter) to cut at the coconut oil and the mixture until you get a sand-like crumbly texture.

Crumb dough in a metal bowl being cut with two knives

5. Press Crumble Into Pan to Form Crust

Scoop 3/4 of the crumble mixture (reserving the rest) onto the parchment-lined baking pan and press the mixture down evenly and as firmly as you can with the back of a spoon.

6. Par Bake Crust

Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly brown.

Crumb dough being pressed with the back of a spoon into a parchment-lined baking pan.

7. Place Strawberry Filling Over Crust and Top with Crumble

Once the crust has been par-baked, pour the strawberry mixture over the crust and spread it out evenly to cover the whole surface. Sprinkle the rest of the reserved topping mixture evenly over the strawberry layer.

Strawberry crumb bars assembled in a parchment-lined baking pan ready to be baked.

8. Bake Until Golden Brown

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven until the crumb topping is golden brown and crispy (if the crumb topping appears to be browning too quickly, cover with aluminium foil until the rest is cooked.)

Gluten-free strawberry crumble bars just baked still in a pan and cooling on a wooden board.

9. Cool Completely Before Slicing

Allow the strawberry bars to cool completely at room temperature before removing them from the pan and slicing them into squares with a sharp knife.

Gluten-Free Strawberry Crumb Bars on a parchment-lined wooden board.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

  • Line Baking Sheet: Make sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the crust from sticking to the bottom of the pan, and to make it easier to remove the strawberry crumb bars once baked.
  • Swap Strawberries for Other Berries: If you prefer, you can make this recipe with other berries such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even a mixtures of them!
  • Cool Fully Before Slicing: Because of the coconut oil in the crust, it will harden and firm up as it cools. (If you slice it too early, it may be too soft and fall apart. Only once the crust has cooled, slice into 12 squares and enjoy your bars. You’ve earned it!)
  • Serve with Ice Cream: While these strawberry crumb bars are perfect on their own, you can also elevate them by serving them with a scoop of ice cream.

Recipe FAQs:

How to Store these Strawberry Crumble Bars

To store, you can either wrap the baking sheet with plastic wrap or place the strawberry crumb bars in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can You Freeze These Crumb Bars?

Yes, you can! To freeze, place the strawberry crumb bars in a single layer in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Before eating, let the frozen bars thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator, or reheat them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes at 350F.

What If I Don’t Have Fresh Strawberries?

  • If you don’t have fresh strawberries on hand, you can also use 4 cups of frozen strawberries (just make sure to defrost the strawberries and drain the excess water before using). You can also substitute the strawberries or equal amounts of other fresh seasonal berries or 4 cups of frozen berries.
  • Gluten-free strawberry crumb bars on a wooden board.

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    Easy Strawberry Crumble Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)


    ★★★★★

    5 from 4 reviews

    • Author: felicia | Dish by Dish
    • Total Time: 55 minutes
    • Yield: 12 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    These delicious strawberry crumble bars make the perfect anytime snack and an easy summer dessert! Deliciously sweet with the season’s freshest strawberries, these are the best way to celebrate spring and summer. They’re also gluten-free and dairy-free, but no one would care!


    Ingredients

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    • 3 cups fresh strawberries, leaves removed and cut into pieces
    • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, divided
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 3 cups + 1 tablespoon gluten-free all-purpose flour, divided
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg, beaten
    • 1 cup coconut oil, chilled and solid
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Preheat and Line: Preheat oven to 350F and line a 10″ x 7″ baking pan with parchment paper.
    2. Prepare Strawberry Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the fresh chopped strawberries with 1/2 cup brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon gluten-free all-purpose flour, then mix well and set aside.
    3. Mix Dry Ingredients for Crumble: In a large bowl, combine the remaining 3 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour, the remaining 1 cup of brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Whisk until combined.
    4. Add Remaining Crumble Ingredients: Add the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and coconut oil to the flour mixture, and use either a pastry cutter (or two knives if you don’t own a pastry cutter) to cut at the coconut oil and the mixture until you get a sand-like crumbly texture.
    5. Press Crumble into Pan: Scoop 3/4 of the mixture onto the parchment-lined baking pan and press the mixture down evenly and as firmly as you can with the back of a spoon.
    6. Par-Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly brown.
    7. Place Strawberry Filling Over Crust: Once the crust has been par-baked, pour the strawberry mixture over the crust and spread it out evenly to cover the whole surface. Sprinkle the rest of the crumb mixture evenly over.
    8. Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the crumb topping is golden brown and crispy (if the crumb topping appears to be browning too quickly, cover with aluminium foil until the rest is cooked.)
    9. Cool Completely Before Slicing: Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature before removing them from the pan and slicing them into squares.  

    Notes

    Strawberries: If you don’t have fresh strawberries on hand, you can also use 4 cups of frozen strawberries (just make sure to defrost the strawberries and drain the excess water before using). You can also substitute the strawberries or equal amounts of other fresh berries or 4 cups of frozen berries.

    Brown Sugar: I used brown sugar, but you may also use white sugar or coconut sugar if you prefer.

    Lemon Juice: The lemon juice makes the strawberry filling a little more tart, and I recommend using fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice. If you prefer not to have a tart taste, you may leave out the lemon juice instead.

    Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: In the recipe I used a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, but you can also substitute it with an equal amount of almond meal or cashew flour. 

    Baking Powder: If you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, make sure you use certified gluten-free baking powder.

    Egg: The egg helps to bind the ingredients better together. If you are vegan or allergic to eggs, you can also use aquafaba or an egg-replacer.

    Coconut oil: I like to use refined coconut oil (as it as a neutral taste) instead of extra virgin coconut oil (which tends to have a stronger coconut flavor and taste). You may also use vegan butter if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, you can replace coconut oil for an equal amount of cold butter or ghee.

    Vanilla Extract: I like adding a bit of vanilla extract for extra flavor, but if you’re not keen on it or don’t have it on hand, feel free to leave it out.

    Storing/Freezing: To store, place the strawberry crumble bars in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, place the strawberry crumb bars in a single layer in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Before eating, let the frozen bars thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator, or reheat them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes at 350F.

    Adapted from: Iowa Girl Eats

    This recipe was originally posted in May 2020, but has since been republished to include clearer step-by-step instructions, recipe notes, as well as ingredient substitutions.

    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 45 mins
    • Category: Desserts
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: strawberry crumble bars

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    Comments

    1. Sally says

      July 03, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      If I were to make a 9 x 11 size, how would I alter the ingredients?

      Reply
      • Felicia Lim says

        July 03, 2022 at 9:52 pm

        Hi Sally! I believe you should be able to double the ingredients and it would work just fine.

        Reply
    2. Mar says

      May 29, 2022 at 9:48 am

      Tried these after looking at a lot of recipies. They came out perfectly! I substituted 1 cup of the gf flour for 1 cup of oat flower and it was great! Thank you from Italy for the excellent recipe:)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Felicia Lim says

        May 29, 2022 at 8:24 pm

        Hi Mar! Grazie mille!! Am so happy to hear that it worked with oat flour too! Italy is such a beautiful country, we might be moving there sometime soon!

        Reply
    3. Andrea says

      May 03, 2022 at 11:52 am

      Very good! May tweak as crumbly mix is a little dry but my daughter who has celiacs won’t have any problem devouring it (nor will I)! Love the tartness in the strawberries! Will be making this regularly! Thanks and keep sharing recipes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Felicia Lim says

        May 03, 2022 at 2:21 pm

        Hi Andrea! So happy to hear that your daughter can enjoy these crumble bars without issues! If you want to make the crumble mix a little more moist, feel free to add a bit of dairy-free milk (or normal milk) to the mix. Alternatively you can add a drizzle of maple syrup/honey if you prefer. Thanks for your lovely comment, and I hope to see you around the blog again soon!

        Reply
    4. Jenny says

      May 01, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      Is the 3 cups of strawberries measured before or after cutting them up? About how much would that be in weight?

      Reply
      • Felicia Lim says

        May 01, 2022 at 7:26 pm

        Hi Jenny 3 cups of strawberries would be measured after cutting them up (approximately 600g or 1 1/3 pounds).

        Reply
    5. Grace Lim says

      April 25, 2022 at 8:05 pm

      Good morning Felicia!

      These strawberry crumble bars are great to bring along when going for long walks with friends for snacking and to get a boost of energy to enjoy the walk ….

      Have a blessed day ahead!
      Mum

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Felicia Lim says

        April 26, 2022 at 10:24 am

        Yes, perfect for sharing with friends!

        Reply
    6. Cheryl Ulmer says

      October 11, 2020 at 11:15 am

      you have 2 ingredients that are not used in the directions – fresh lemon and 1 egg – I thought it was a mistake and included them in the mix and ruined the finished product

      Reply
      • Felicia Lim says

        October 11, 2020 at 11:29 am

        Hi Cheryl, I’m so sorry to hear that! Thank you for pointing it out, I’ve corrected the recipe directions to include the lemon juice (goes into the strawberry mixture) and egg (into the flour mixture) accordingly. Once again, I’m so sorry and thank you very much for letting me know 🙂 Have a great Sunday!

        Reply
    7. Suraj Patel says

      May 16, 2020 at 2:15 am

      Thank you for sharing this lovely and healthy recipe, keep sharing this kind of recipes.

      Reply
    8. Grace Lim says

      May 14, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Hi Felicia,

      This is a great snack to have for afternoon tea or small group gathering.

      Just a question, can these be prepared earlier and kept in the fridge for much later serving, say the following day and still be as fresh? I think I will try it out first so that I know whether it can be prepared in advance.

      Thanks again for the tip of having it fully cooled down before cutting.

      Bless your heart with lots of love and hugs from home,
      Mum

      ★★★★★

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      • felicia | Dish by Dish says

        May 14, 2020 at 8:17 pm

        Hi mummy! Yes, you can prepare it in advance and let it chill in the fridge. In fact Juan and I did that, and the base of the bars firmed up even more after chilling so it made it even easier to hold them bars when you eat them 🙂 If you do make these let me know how they go! :))

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