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

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!

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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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