Strawberry Crumble

This quick, easy strawberry crumble recipe is the perfect sweet, healthy, and gluten-free summer dessert! It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, made with oat flour, and topped with a crisp, buttery oatmeal crumble. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries!

Easiest strawberry crumble recipe

Berry crisp and cobblers are the perfect Summer dessert that everyone loves. While classics like blackberry cobbler, mixed berry orange crisp, and peach crisp are fantastic, this healthy homemade strawberry crumble is next-level delicious!

It takes just a few basic ingredients and less than 10 minutes to prepare. Whether you use fresh or frozen strawberries combined with maple syrup, rolled oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, and lemon juice, the result is a delicious treat.

The warm, gooey strawberry filling pairs wonderfully with the buttery oatmeal crumble topping. Its crisp texture and buttery flavor create a perfect harmony of tastes and textures that’s simply irresistible. And don’t forget to serve it with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence!

This homemade strawberry crumble is vegan, dairy-free, low-calorie, and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. It’s so tasty you won’t even realize it’s healthy! I cannot wait to hear what you think.

Why you’ll love this healthy dessert recipe:

• Quick & Easy: Less than 10 minutes to prep before baking.
• Health Summer Dessert: Strawberry crumble is the perfect Summer dessert that’s secretly healthier and lighter.
• Juiciest Filling: The strawberry filling is juicy, sweet, and warm.
• Oatmeal Crumble: The oatmeal crumble topping is crisp, buttery, and made without refined flour.
• 10 Ingredients: You only need ten basic baking ingredients.
• Low-Carlorie Dessert: Each serving only has 169 calories.
• No Butter: This crumble is made 100% dairy-free without butter, yet it’s still so crumbly and buttery.
• Fits in All Diets: It’s already gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!
• Refined Sugar-Free: It is sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar.
• Try this delicious blackberry crumble or this healthy peach crisp next!

Ingredients needed

You only need ten simple ingredients to make this delicious strawberry crumble recipe. You’ll love how easy it is to make; plus, you can use fresh or frozen strawberries. Here is a list of all the ingredients you will need to prepare everything. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom to see the exact measurements.

• Strawberries: I used fresh strawberries for the sweetest and most delicious filling; they burst with naturally sweet sugars when baked. But, you can also use frozen strawberries.
• Coconut Sugar: This is optional, but I recommend it if you like a sweeter dessert.
• Lemon: You need the lemon juice and the zest for tanginess. This helps coat the strawberries in the starch and coconut sugar.
• Cornstarch, Arrowroot, or Tapioca Starch: Crucial for binding the gooey filling together.
• Rolled Oats: Use gluten-free certified old-fashioned rolled oats. Avoid quick oats or steel-cut oats.
• Oat Flour: The secret ingredient for a crisp, melt-in-your-mouth topping. It makes this recipe special because all other recipes use refined flour, and the toppings can be drier.
• Walnuts: Adds a satisfying crunch to the topping. Almonds or pecans can be substituted. Omit for nut-free.
• Ground Cinnamon: I love adding cinnamon to my crumble and crisp recipes. You only need a 1/2 teaspoon.
• Maple Syrup: Instead of refined sugar, we use maple syrup to naturally sweeten this crumble topping. It helps bind everything together and makes the oat topping crispy as it bakes.
• Coconut Oil: Finally, you need 1/3 cup of coconut oil so that this crumble topping is crisp on the outside but melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside. You can also use butter or vegan butter.

How to make the strawberry crumble from scratch:

Homemade strawberry crumble is so easy to make. It comes together in four simple steps. First, we prepare the strawberry filling; then we make the crumble topping; next, we spread the crumble on top of the berries, and, finally, we bake it in the oven. Here are step-by-step instructions and pictures for visual reference for any level baker:

Step 1:

First, preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish, 9-inch pie dish, or skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Then, set it to the side.

Step 2:

Next, ensure the strawberries are dry if you washed them, and toss the strawberries, coconut sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and starch in a large mixing bowl. Spoon strawberries into the greased dish. 

Step 3:

In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, oat flour, walnuts (optional), coconut sugar, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. Pour maple syrup, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla on top and mix using your hands.

Step 4:

Then, spread the oat crumble mixture evenly on top of the strawberries.

Step 5:

Finally, bake for 32 – 42 minutes, until the top is golden crisp and the strawberries are bubbly. I baked mine for about 40 minutes.

Then, let the strawberry crumble cool for 10 – 15 minutes before enjoying it! I love serving mine with vanilla ice cream, but I left a list below of all the toppings you can choose from.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is strawberry crumble and strawberry crisp the same thing?

Yes, strawberry crumble and strawberry crisp are very similar desserts, often used interchangeably. They both feature a layer of sweetened fruit (in this case, strawberries) topped with a crumbly mixture typically made from oats, flour, sugar, and butter. The main difference is that a crisp usually contains oats in the topping, while a crumble may or may not include oats.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

You can certainly use frozen strawberries for this crumble recipe. However, don’t allow the berries to thaw before baking. Simply mix the frozen strawberries with the rest of the filling ingredients and then add them to the greased baking dish.

Can I use mixed berries instead?

Yes, feel free to use blueberries, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, or a mix of all of them! You can use fresh or frozen mixed berries.

How do you make homemade oat flour?

Homemade oat flour is very easy to make. Simply add 3 cups of rolled oats to a high-speed blender and blend until it is a soft, flour-like consistency. After that, measure out how much oat flour is called for in the recipe and save the rest in an airtight container in your pantry for up to 3 months.

What’s the best oat flour substitute for this recipe?

You can use almond flour instead of oat flour for this strawberry crumble recipe.

Is this strawberry crumble vegan?

This strawberry crumble recipe is 100% vegan since no butter or milk is required.

Is this strawberry crumble healthy?

This strawberry scrumble is healthy for many reasons; here are a few: (1) it calls for simple ingredients, (2) it is gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free, (3) it’s made with oats which are rich in fiber, (4) it’s made with coconut oil so there are no trans fats, (5) it is refined sugar-free, and (6) it is low-calorie with under 170 calories per serving.

Can you make it ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare berry crumbles up to one day in advance. Follow the recipe instructions, but refrain from baking it. Instead, cover the unbaked crumble with foil, store it in the fridge, and then bake it as directed when you’re ready to serve.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, you can certainly double this recipe. If you choose to do so, bake the strawberry crisp in a large 9″ by 13″ baking dish to accommodate the increased quantity of ingredients.

Can I freeze strawberry crumble?

Yes, you can freeze baked strawberry crumble. Store it in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 6 months. When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Alternatively, add it to an oven-safe dish and bake it from frozen at 350°F until warmed and bubbly.

If you love this recipe, try these next!

• Easy Blackberry Cobbler
• Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake
• Apple and Blueberry Crumble
• Healthy Peach Crisp
• Healthy Mixed Berry Crisp
• Strawberry Apple Crumble

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