Description

These Blueberry Crumble Bars feature a delightful balance of sweet blueberries and a crumbly almond flour topping. With simple ingredients like maple sugar and coconut oil, they’re a must-try for an easy homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups blanched almond flour
1/3 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot
2/3 cup maple sugar or coconut sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons refined coconut oil or ghee, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
zest of one lemon, finely grated
2 3/4 cups fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons maple sugar or coconut sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca flour or arrowroot

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8" square pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix almond flour, tapioca flour, maple sugar, salt, and baking soda. Then, add melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing until a soft crumbly dough forms.
Press about 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the lined pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, maple sugar, lemon juice, and tapioca flour. Stir as the mixture thickens for about 4-5 minutes, then cook for another minute before removing from heat.
Spread the blueberry filling over the pre-baked crust and crumble the remaining dough on top.
Bake for 22-25 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles at the edges.
Allow to cool on a wire rack in the pan to room temperature, then chill for at least one hour. Slice into 16 bars and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients, especially the baking powder, are certified gluten-free.
Experiment with different fruits like raspberries or blackberries for variation.
These bars can be frozen for up to a month, making them a convenient snack option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg