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    Published: Aug 11, 2019 · Modified: Jan 15, 2023 by Anthea

    Vegan Berry and Banana Crumble Bars

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    Healthy vegan berry crumble bars sweetened with only banana and a little maple syrup! They don't have any butter or oil so are perfect for those who prefer wholefoods. I packed them with oats and chia seeds making them a wholesome breakfast, snack or dessert!

    Stack of Vegan Berry and Banana Crumble Bars.

    These vegan bars are perfect for when you want a lazy, easy and quick snack. In fact, the messier they are, the better!

    Layers of these Vegan Berry Crumble Bars

    The base and crumble are made from the same mixture! They are a simple a mixture of oats, almond meal, banana, spices and salt. Add them all to the food processor and you are pretty much done. Instead of using butter and oil, I used banana to help the ingredients stick together. The almond meal has natural oils which gives the bars some bite.

    The filling is a super simple mixture of berries, chia seeds and a sweetener of your choice. I also added a teeny bit of cornstarch so the jam holds up when it is cut into bars.

    Flatlay of Vegan Berry and Banana Crumble Bars

    How to serve these vegan berry crumble bars

    I LOVE serving these bars fresh from the oven because the topping is still crisp! However, I think they are still delicious with a scoop (or two) of vegan ice cream and at room temperature, say on a road trip.

    Love berries as much as me?

    Feel free to check out my other berry recipes:

    • Double Chocolate and Raspberry Cookies
    • Baked Vegan Cheesecake with Berries
    • Ultimate Blueberry Cinnamon Scrolls
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    5 from 2 votes

    Berry and Banana Crumble Bars

    Healthy Vegan Berry Crumble Bars sweetened with only banana and maple syrup! No butter or oil. Packed with wholesome oats and chia seeds.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time40 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Servings: 9
    Author: Anthea

    Ingredients

    Base and Crumble

    • 1 ½ cups (180g) rolled oats
    • 2 cups (200g) almond flour / blanched almond meal
    • 1 (~100g) medium-size banana, mashed
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • Pinch of salt
    • ¼ cup (100g) any liquid sweetener, such as maple syrup or coconut nectar, if desired and to taste

    Berry filling

    • 2 cups (300g) frozen or fresh blueberries
    • 2 cups (250g) frozen or fresh raspberries
    • ¼ cup (50g) chia seeds
    • 2 tbsp corn starch / corn flour
    • ¼ cup (100g) any liquid sweetener, such as maple syrup or coconut nectar, if desired

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20cm (8-inch) square baking pan with baking paper.
    • To prepare the base: Add 1 cup (120g) rolled oats to a food processor and process until it reaches coarse crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, roughly chop the rolled oats with a knife on a chopping board. Set aside the remaining ½ cup (60g) of rolled oats for the crumble topping.
    • To make the base: Add the chopped oats and the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl. Mix until it becomes a paste and is well-combined. Firmly press ¾ of the mixture into the base of your baking pan. Set aside the remaining ¼ of the mixture.
    • Bake the crust in the oven for 20 minutes or until the surface is golden brown.
    • While the crust is baking, prepare the berry filling: Add all ingredients and a dash of water to a medium-size saucepan. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes while smashing the fruit with the back of a fork. Reduce to simmer for 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
    • Spread the berry filling on top of the cooked base.
    • To make the crumble: Add the remaining ½ cup (60g) of rolled oats to the remaining base mixture. Mix until combined. Scatter the crumble on top of the berry filling.
    • Bake the crumble bars for another 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
    • Allow the bars to cool in the baking tin. Remove, cut and enjoy! The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

    Notes

    For nut-free bars, substitute the almond meal for all-purpose or gluten-free flour. Add 2 tbsp of oil to make up for the natural fats in the almond meal.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 bar | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. María says

      June 18, 2023 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      They turned out delicious and were so easy to make!! I love your recipes, your blog is the first thing I check when I want to bake something!!

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    2. Khalida says

      March 07, 2020 at 6:49 am

      Hi. Could I use coconut flour instead of almond flour??

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      • Anthea says

        March 08, 2020 at 4:49 pm

        I wouldn't recommend coconut flour as it's extremely absorbent and you'd have to change the ratios for the liquids. Try another gluten-free flour, such as buckwheat!

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