Posted Aug 07, 2017, Updated Jul 16, 2024 In this delicious healthy berry crisp recipe, mounds of berries are topped with a sweet and coconut crumble then baked to bubbling browned perfection. Add a heaping scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream or serve it with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, and get ready for true dessert bliss. I love this Healthy Berry Crisp Recipe because it’s delicious but is still gluten, dairy & refined sugar free and vegan! I have served this recipe to many people who love it and have no idea that the dessert they are enjoying is actually good for them! So basically what I’m saying is…Healthy Berry Crisp for breakfast!
Healthy Berry Crisp Recipe: Substitution Notes
Quick-Cooking Oats: old-fashioned pats can be used in place of quick-cooking! I just recommend pulsing them in the food processor or blender and pulsing for 1-2 seconds. Almond flour: all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free) or oat flour are acceptable substitutions. Coconut Sugar: You can use any granulated sugar in place of coconut sugar. Coconut Oil: Butter or Earth Balance vegan butter can be used in place of coconut oil. Maple Syrup: honey works great too. Berries: This recipe calls for 8 cups of berries. Feel free to tailor the amount of each kind to your liking. But taste the mixture to make sure it’s sweet enough for your liking! Instant Tapioca: this is my favorite pie and crisp thickener. Tapioca starch/flour and cornstarch also work well. So does all-purpose flour.
How to Make Healthy Berry Crisp
Well walk through how to make this recipe, and don’t forget to watch the video.
Make the Topping
Begin by making the topping. Combine the oats, coconut, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Then, add the coconut oil and maple syrup and stir until combined. Set aside.
Make the Berry Filling
To make the filling, mix the coconut sugar, tapioca, cinnamon and salt together in a small bowl. Then, put the berries in a large bowl and stir in the honey, lemon juice and vanilla. Add the dry mixture to the berries and stir until evenly combined.
Assemble the Healthy Berry Crisp
Next, pour the berry mixture into the prepared pie plate and evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the filling.
Bake
Once the crisp is assembled, bake it in the preheated oven until the filling bubbles and topping is golden-brown, about 45 to 50 minutes. If the filling isn’t bubbling but the top is browning, loosely cover with aluminum foil and continue baking. Let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream!
Serve
I suggest serving this healthy berry crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
Store/Freeze
You can store the leftovers in the pie dish in the refrigerator if you cover it with foil or plastic wrap for up to 5 days. Or, you can transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Or, you can freeze it in an airtight container or covered in the pie dish for up to 1 month. Reheat, covered in the oven set to warm. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
