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    Vegan Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp

    Published: Jul 12, 2019 · Modified: Oct 11, 2019 · By: Gwen Leron
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    Enjoy a sweet, delicious taste of summer in every bite of this easy-to-make gluten-free blueberry crisp. It can be made with either fresh or frozen berries.

    Warm, sweet, juicy blueberries fill every bite of this tasty, summery dessert. What's not to love about that?! This easy-to-make gluten-free blueberry crisp is topped with a slightly sweet, crumbly oat topping, it's vegan, and it can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries. Read on to learn how to make it!

    Gluten Free blueberry crisp in a white ramekin.

    The recipes I can make with summer fruits and berries are countless. If I don't restrain myself, this entire website would be filled with just summer fruit recipes!

    This gluten free blueberry crisp is like a blueberry pie without the pastry crust. Instead of crust, you get an oat topping that gives the dessert a texture that contrasts the soft blueberries, perfectly.

    If you want to make vegan crisps, but with different fruits, check out my other gluten free fruit crisps:

    • Peach Ginger Crisp
    • Pear Cranberry Crisp
    • Peach Blueberry Crisp with Coconut
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
    • Vegan Apple Crisp

    Ingredients You'll Need and How to Make It

    (Note: I’ve outlined the step-by-step on how to make this easy gluten free blueberry crisp here, but find the full recipe, ingredients, and directions at the end of this post.)

    First, you'll combine all of the blueberry filling ingredients in one bowl, then combine all of the topping ingredients in another bowl. Easy!

    This vegan gluten free blueberry crisp is made without flour (wheat flour), but it is made with oats and oat flour. You can make your own oat flour by following the steps here.

    And to keep this recipe gluten free, be sure to purchase certified gluten free oats (look for the proper labelling on the package)

    First sequence of steps needed to make gluten free dairy free blueberry crisp.

    You can make this recipe in either an 8 x 8 inch baking dish or make them in individual serving ramekins, like I do in the pictures. (My ramekins are 8oz each and you can buy them here.)

    Add the blueberries to the ramekins or the baking dish and top with the oat mixture. That's it!

    And don't worry if the topping goes a little higher than the sides of the ramekins (like mine does in the picture below), the berries will reduce in size as they cook, so everything will level off by the time it's finished in the oven.

    Second sequence of steps needed to make gluten free fruit crisp.

    Can It Be Made with Frozen Blueberries?

    If you happen to be reading this in the fall, winter, or spring and fresh berries aren't easy to find, not to worry because you can make this with frozen blueberries, too!

    You'll just have to make one very small change, details are in the recipe notes below.

    Do Leftovers Need to Be Refrigerated?

    Yes, they do. I prefer to serve my vegan blueberry crisp fresh, but if you need to make it ahead the day before or if you have leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container or covered with wrap and reheat at a low temperature when you're ready to serve.

    Vegan blueberry crisp in white ramekins.

    What is Arrowroot Starch and Why Does This Recipe Call for It?

    Arrowroot starch (also called arrowroot flour or powder) comes from the arrowroot plant and does the same job as cornstarch would in a recipe like this. It helps to thicken up the juice released by the berries as they cook in the oven.

    I prefer to use arrowroot starch because it's less processed than cornstarch, and it's also nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and corn-free. It also has no flavour, so you won't taste it in your recipes. It has quite a few uses in gluten-free baking, but it's great as a thickener in this recipe.

    You can find it on Amazon or in the natural section of your grocery store. Be sure to look for a brand that is labelled gluten-free, I like this one.

    You can learn more about arrowroot starch here.

    A spoonful of vegan blueberry crisp being held above a bowl of the crisp.

    Toppings to Serve It With

    You can serve without any toppings like I did in the pictures, or you can be a little fancier and top with coconut whip or ice cream.

    So take advantage of those beautiful summer berries while you can and you can even freeze some so you can make this dessert in the middle of February, if you want 🙂

    If you make it, tell me about it! Leave me a comment and rating below or share a pic on Instagram and tag me so I can see. I love seeing your remakes!

    You can also help me to help others find this gluten free blueberry crisp recipe by pinning it to your recipe board on Pinterest! You can do that by clicking here.

    If you like this recipe, you make also like these vegan blueberry recipes:

    • Gluten-Free Blueberry Bars
    • Blueberry Muffins
    • Blueberry Pancakes
    • Blueberry Galette
    • Lemon Blueberry Waffles
    • Lemon Blueberry Scones
    Three bowls of blueberry crisp with oatmeal on a marble surface.
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    Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp

    Enjoy a sweet, delicious taste of summer when you make this easy gluten-free blueberry crisp recipe. It can be made with either fresh or frozen berries and also happens to be vegan!
    Prep Time:15 minutes
    Cook Time:25 minutes
    Total Time:40 minutes
    Author: Gwen Leron
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Diet: Vegan
    Servings: 5

    Ingredients:

    Blueberry Layer:

    • 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, 2 pints)
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch (see note below if using frozen blueberries)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Topping:

    • 1 ¼ cups rolled oats (gluten free oats, if needed)
    • ½ cup oat flour
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
    • ¼ cup soft coconut oil + a little extra for greasing ramekins or baking dish

    Instructions:

    • Pre-heat oven to 350° F (177° C)
    • Lightly grease the bottom and sides of 5 x 8 oz ramekins OR an 8 x 8 baking dish, with coconut oil.
    • Add blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and arrowroot starch to a bowl. Stir until combined.
    • Divide blueberry mixture evenly among the ramekins or add all to an 8 x 8 baking dish and spread so you have an even layer. Set aside.
    • Add rolled oats, oat flour, and coconut sugar to a bowl and whisk until combined.
    • Add coconut oil to oat mixture and mix until combined and crumbly.
    • Divide oat mixture evenly among the ramekins by adding to the top of the fruits (don't pack it down).
      If using an 8 x 8 baking dish, add all of the oat mixture to the top of the blueberries and spread to make an even, loose layer (don't pack it down).
    • Bake ramekins for 25 minutes until the fruit is bubbling and the top is golden.
      If using an 8 x 8 dish, bake for 30 minutes until the fruit is bubbling and the top is golden.
    • Cool before serving, best when served warm.

    Recipe Notes:

    • Before making this recipe, please read FAQ above for helpful tips to ensure your dessert is a success.
    • This dessert is best enjoyed the day it was made, but if you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge. Warm up before serving again.
    • If using frozen blueberries, use 2.5 tablespoons of arrowroot starch.
    • If you use extra virgin/unrefined coconut oil for this recipe, the vegan crumble topping will have a coconut flavour. If you would prefer to not have that flavour, please use refined coconut oil.
    • Old fashioned rolled oats must be used, NOT quick oats (topping will be too mushy) or steel cut oats (topping will not cook properly).
    • If you are making this in an 8 x 8 baking dish, servings can range from 4-6 depending on how small or large you make each serving.
    • Nutrition info listed below is for 1 of 5 servings (without any toppings) and is only to be used as a rough guide. Click here for more info on how nutrition info on this website is determined.

    Nutrition Info:

    Serving: 8oz | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 26.4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg
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