Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb combine in this gluten-free vegan strawberry rhubarb crisp everyone will love. It’s super easy to make and, of course, it delicious. You can serve it plain, or you can top however you’d like!
¼cupsoft 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 8 x 8 baking dish or 6 x 8 oz ramekins with coconut oil.
Add strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, lemon zest, arrowroot starch, and salt to a bowl. Stir until combined.
Add strawberry rhubarb mixture to an 8 x 8 baking dish and spread so you have an even layer. Set aside. (If using individual ramekins, divide mixture evenly among them)
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.
Add all of the oat mixture to the top of the fruit mixture and spread to make an even, loose layer (don't pack it down).If using individual ramekins, 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 dish, bake for 45 minutes until the fruit is bubbling and the top is golden.If using ramekins for 30-35 minutes until the fruit is bubbling and the top is golden.
Cool before serving, best when served warm.
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 strawberries and rhubarb, use 2 tablespoons of arrowroot starch (or cornstarch).
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 use extra virgin/unrefined coconut oil for this recipe, the topping will have a coconut flavour. If you would prefer to not have that flavour, please use refined coconut oil.
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 6 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.