Blueberry Crumble
Blueberry Crumbs
Ingredients:
For the base & crumble:
2 cups almond flour
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
¼ cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the blueberry filling:
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
1 tbsp chia seeds (for thickening)
½ tsp xanthan gum (optional for extra thickness)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the base: In a bowl, mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until crumbly.
3. Press ⅔ of the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Prepare the filling:
In a saucepan, add blueberries, lemon juice, and sweetener.
Heat over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the berries burst.
Stir in chia seeds and xanthan gum. Let it cool and thicken for 5 minutes.
5. Assemble: Spread the blueberry mixture over the baked crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly on top.
6. Bake for another 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
7. Cool completely before slicing into bars. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
⚡ Macros (per bar, yields 12)
Calories: 180
Fat: 16g
Net Carbs: 4g
Protein: 4g
I recently tried making this blueberry crumble using the almond flour base and loved how the combination of the buttery crust and fresh blueberry filling turned out. One tip I found helpful was to let the chia seeds and optional xanthan gum mixture sit a bit longer after heating to ensure the filling thickens nicely without being runny. Using erythritol or monk fruit sweeteners keeps the dessert low in sugar but still sweet enough to satisfy cravings. I chose to use frozen blueberries since they were readily available, and they worked perfectly after cooking down with lemon juice to add a nice tang. This crumble is great for meal prepping too, as I stored individual bars in the refrigerator for up to five days, keeping them fresh and delicious. If you want to experiment, you could add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the crumble for an extra layer of flavor, or even swap almond flour for oat flour if you're not limiting carbs. This recipe strikes a lovely balance between indulgent and healthy, making it a perfect guilt-free treat to share with family or friends.
