STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRUMBLE (GLUTEN-FREE & DAIRY-FREE)

Prep time: 15 min
Bake time: 30–35 min
Free from: gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts

Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

  • 300 g fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1–2 cm pieces
  • 200 g fresh strawberries, halved
  • 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

For the crumble topping:

  • 80 g gluten-free rolled oats
  • 50 g gluten-free flour (e.g., buckwheat, rice, or oat flour)
  • 40 g coconut oil (solid but slightly soft)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 tbsp shredded coconut or sunflower seeds for crunch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 °C (160 °C fan).
  2. In a bowl, toss rhubarb and strawberries with maple syrup, vanilla, starch, and cinnamon. Transfer to a small baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, mix oats, flour, salt, and (optional) coconut or seeds. Add coconut oil and maple syrup. Mix with fingers until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until topping is golden and fruit is bubbling.
  6. Let cool slightly. Serve warm or cold.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Plain (delicious as-is!)
  • With a spoonful of coconut yoghurt or oat cream (if tolerated)
  • Cold for breakfast with plant milk

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