Healthy Blueberry Lemon Crumb Bars
These blueberry lemon crumb bars are the perfect dessert for summer--like a cross between a berry pie and crumble! It's made with all healthy ingredients, plus vegan and gluten free!
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Blueberry Lemon Filling
- 3 cups frozen wild blueberries
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Crumb Topping
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 7 tablespoons almond flour
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8"x 8" baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine all the crust ingredients together until well incorporated. Press it down into the prepared pan and poke holes in it. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is just slightly browned.
Blueberry Lemon Filing
- Wash out the crust bowl, or just get a new one. Mix together all the filling ingredients. After the crust comes out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before adding the filling.
Crumb Topping
- Wash out the bowl or get a new one. Combine all the ingredients for the crumb topping and add it on top of the blueberry filling. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is fully cooked and the top is golden brown. Cool slightly, then slice and serve!