Vegan Raspberry Crumble Bars
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
9 to 12
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Vegan Raspberry Crumble Bars
Description
This recipe begins with a crumble dough made from rolled oats, all-purpose flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and chilled vegan butter, pulsed together until crumbly. Two-thirds of this dough is pressed into a parchment-lined baking pan and pre-baked until lightly golden and firm.
The raspberry filling blends fresh raspberries with orange zest and juice, coconut sugar, flour, cornstarch, vanilla, almond extract, and raspberry jam for body and flavor. This filling is dolloped and spread evenly over the pre-baked crust.
The remaining crumble dough is then scattered over the top to create a textured lid. The bars bake until the crumble is golden and the filling bubbly, resulting in a dessert with contrasting textures: a tender but slightly crisp base and topping with a juicy, richly flavored raspberry layer in between.
The recipe notes provide options for reducing butter for a lighter dough, gluten-free substitutions for flours, and alternatives for refined sugars to tailor the bars to dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (112g) vegan butter, cubed and chilled in freezer until very firm
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats about 120-140g; old fashioned
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g
- 6 tablespoons coconut sugar 50g; can use brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch salt about 1/16 teaspoon
Raspberry Filling
- 12 ounces raspberries 340g; fresh (2 pints
- 1 orange zested, medium
- 3 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
- 3-4 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar)***
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- almond extract scant 1/2 teaspoon
- 4-5 tablespoons raspberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Cut the Plant butter into cubes. Then place it in the freezer to firm up and chill.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/176°C. Line a 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) or 9×9-inch (23x23cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the crumble dough. In a food processor, pulse together the rolled oats, flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until the oats are mostly ground up. Add the cold Plant butter cubes and pulse until you have a crumbly dough that comes together when pressed. Alternatively, you can use a pastry cutter and make the dough in a bowl.
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the lined baking pan (I measured out 2/3 of it using a digital scale). Bake in the preheated oven for 10 -12 minutes, or until the base is lightly golden and starting to firm up.
- Meanwhile, make the Raspberry Filling. In a medium bowl, gently toss the raspberries with orange zest, orange juice, sugar, flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined. Dollop the berry filling in an even layer over the baked crust, then spoon the jam on top of the berries. Sprinkle the remaining crumble dough on top as a crumble, leaving a few pockets of raspberry visible.1. NOTE: If you use an 8×8-inch pan, you might have a little leftover crumble.
- Return to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crumble is lightly golden and the berries are slightly oozing.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. If you want the bars to really solidify into true bar form, refrigerate for a few hours before slicing into 9-12 bars. If you don’t mind crumbly gooey bars, skip the refrigeration step. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- To reduce fat, use 6 tablespoons vegan butter and add 1-2 tablespoons cold water until dough holds together.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with oat flour and almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free blend.
- Adjust sugar amounts based on raspberry sweetness and your preference.
- Replace all-purpose flour in filling with oat flour or gluten-free flour to keep it gluten-free.
- Use fruit-only jam for a refined sugar-free version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9to 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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