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7.05.16

Berry Crumble Breakfast Bake {Paleo & Vegan}

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A simple and healthy Berry Crumble Breakfast Bake made with fresh berries and a grain free, Paleo and vegan crispy crumb top!  Enjoy this any time of day – it’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert! 

berry crumble breakfast-8Happy July!  Hope you had a great holiday weekend and feel ready to get on with this 4 day week.  As for me, I spent the first part doing some blog redesign (found some polka dots, of course) had a family barbecue, spent more time with my beloved cherries for a new recipe, took the kids to see fireworks, and ran up some hills.  In a nutshell 🙂

If you missed my Sunday recipe for Simple Cherry Vanilla Popsicles, definitely check it out for a fun no-stress summery treat 🙂

Now that the weekend is over and my kids will all be in camp during the day for the next 3 weeks, I’m ready to get serious.  About what?  Well, I haven’t figured that out just yet (it’s the first day, after all) but I think I’ll start with berries.  Specifically, today’s recipe for this way-too-easy Berry Crumble Breakfast Bake.

berry crumble-4I originally had no intention of creating a dessert recipe that could double as breakfast, or a breakfast recipe that you could call dessert.  But, I did just that.

I wanted something using fresh ingredients with very minimal added sweetener.  Berries are just so incredible on their own this time of year and deserve their time to shine!  With this berry crumble, the berries totally shine, but the toasty, crispy and sweet crumbly top certainly does not hurt.

berry crumble breakfast-2The topping is very easily made in just 2 minutes by putting the ingredients in a food processor  and literally just sprinkling it (well, generously sprinkling it) over the fresh berries.

The crumble top is similar to the crust recipe I used for my Key Lime Pie and it’s tasty, versatile, and really simple!  I like to tweak based on what I’m making and it’s always a winner.  This time around, I used dates with walnuts and almond flour and it came out crispy, toasty and perfect.   This breakfast bake totally reminded me of oatmeal or baked oatmeal, yet is totally grain free!

berry crumble breakfast-4And, if you happen to be thinking that there’s no way you’re waking up early to whip out your food processor, don’t stress!  You can actually prepare this entire berry crumble breakfast bake the night before, except for the “bake” part – that you can do in the morning!  Just 20 minutes and BOOM!  Healthy breakfast is served 🙂

And, if sweet breakfasts aren’t really your thing (hand raising) this is also a perfect healthy snack or dessert.   Let’s get started!

Berry Crumble Breakfast Bake {Paleo & Vegan}

berry crumble breakfast-9

Berry Crumble Breakfast Bake {Paleo & Vegan}

A healthy grain free, Paleo and vegan berry crumble breakfast bake made with fresh strawberries and blueberries with the perfect toasty and sweet topping that makes it perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert!
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast/Dessert
Cuisine: Paleo &amp, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
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4.75 from 8 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 and 1/2 cups fresh strawberries halved
  • 2 tsp pure maple syrup optional
  • 2 tsp tapioca starch
  • 1 cup dates softened*
  • 1 cup raw walnuts or pecans
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. To make the topping, combine the softened dates, walnuts, almond flour and vanilla in a food processor and process on high until a crumbly paste forms.
  3. Place the fresh berries in a 1 and 1/2 quart baking dish and toss with the tapioca starch, and 2 tsp pure maple syrup if desired.
  4. Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over the berries using the entire mixture.
  5. Cover the top with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and continue to bake another 10-15 minutes until the fruit is hot and bubbly and the top begins to brown and turn crispy.
  6. Remove from oven, allow to cool and serve warm. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*To soften the dates, soak them in a small amount of water and microwave for 20-30 seconds, then drain.

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What I Used to Make My Berry Crumble Breakfast Bake 

Paleo & Vegan Berry crumble breakfast bake with loads of fresh sweet berries, no refined sugar and a toasty crispy topping! Great for breakfast or a healthy dessert

Want more baking recipes for your favorite berries?  Try one of these!

Banana Blueberry Bread - Paleo and nut free

Banana Blueberry Breakfast Bread

Strawberry banana coffee cake

Strawberry Banana Coffee Cake

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Simple Almond Butter Blueberry Muffins

What’s your favorite breakfast that doubles as a dessert? (or vis versa)

How was your holiday weekend?

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. The Cookie ChRUNicles says

    July 5, 2016 at 5:26 am

    yum, this is my kind of breakfast or anytime meal/snack! my weekend was great but now I have to adjust back to the usual routine. at least school is over and it’s camp time, that makes things slightly easier lol

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      It definitely does! I love that I don’t have to prepare any lunches lol 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says

    July 5, 2016 at 5:53 am

    Love the new blog design! I think this would be perfect on a day when I am in the mood for a sweet breakfast- although that rarely happens:) it would definitely make a great dessert too though!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:13 pm

      For me it was snack/dessert but for Adam and the kids it was breakfast. Worked both ways 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sarah says

    July 5, 2016 at 5:57 am

    Holy yes this sounds great – for breakfast or just anytime really (like hi making a big batch and bringing to a cookout!). My holiday weekend was good, super low key which is just how I prefer it! Enjoy the greater amount of free time while your kiddos are at camp!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      I also love a low key weekend if I can get one – I live for that!

      Reply
  4. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    July 5, 2016 at 7:09 am

    This sounds epic and I’m loving your new design!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Thanks Megan!

      Reply
  5. SuzLyfe says

    July 5, 2016 at 7:21 am

    This sounds too good to be true. And boy, did I eat some berries this weekend! Totally worth it and patriotic as balls 😀

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Lol, very true. Berries all year round but they’re definitely the sweetest right now 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    July 5, 2016 at 8:42 am

    I am ALL about those desserts for breakfast! I tried going the savoury route first thing in the morning a few times, and it just doesn’t work for me… If I don’t get some sort of sweet fix, I’m in the kitchen 30 minutes later looking for something. Thankfully, fruit seems to satisfy the cravings just fine.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      Adam is definitely like that with breakfast and I’m sort of the opposite and need something sweet every night before bed!

      Reply
  7. renaissancerunnergirl says

    July 5, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Looks yummy and perfectly patriotic too for a Fourth weekend dessert! I love the redesign…polka dots are the best of course 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      Haha, yes polka dots 🙂 A little late for the 4th but still good all summer!

      Reply
  8. Strength and Sunshine says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Fruit crumbles always look so lovely and yummy, but I never make them!!! What’s wrong with me!?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      Oh that has to change, perfect time of year since there’s fruit overload!

      Reply
  9. Mel_OutRunCF says

    July 5, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    Oh my, this looks so good! And I just ate my last banana-blueberry muffin this morning so timing is perfect. I do have to find an alternative for the walnuts though (I can’t do any kind of nuts), but will look into that! I like your new website!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      Aw, too bad no nuts! And thanks 🙂 I do have a nut free banana recipe coming up soon!

      Reply
  10. Beauty in Christ (@Emily11949309) says

    July 5, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    Woah, you changed your site! I love it. Also, I love any berry crumble. Apple crumb pie is one of my favorites.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      I love apple crumb/crisp/pie! Have to remake my old one for pictures 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    July 5, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Dessert for breakfast is always a good idea in my mind and these look perfect! <3 Getting serious about berries sounds like the right way to spend summer 😉

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      Every day involves berries here, actually year round 🙂

      Reply
  12. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:56 am

    I am all about crisps, crumbles, and cobblers this time of year. Bring on the fruit.

    Also, I love how few ingredients you have here.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 9, 2016 at 10:26 am

      I needed to go simple for this one! Just as good as something fancier 🙂

      Reply
  13. Alicia M says

    August 22, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    This is the best crumble topping I’ve ever had. Thank you!!!

    Reply
  14. Kalliope says

    January 13, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    4 stars
    I just made this for breakfast using fresh blackberries instead of strawberries and blueberries. It was wonderful!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 13, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      Awesome, so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  15. Cc says

    March 14, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    4 stars
    How did you get the crumble part to be so crumbly? Mine came out with a very paste like texture because of the dates I think. Taste was great, but didn’t get the crumble right.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      March 14, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      The topping is sort of a crumbly paste before baking but after baking it definitely resembles crumbs. I’d say if you try it again to use a bit less dates and a bit more almond flour for a drier mixture.

      Reply
  16. Maisie says

    July 22, 2017 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious!! So simple and easy. I threw a handful of flax seed meal into the topping as I mixed it up. Even my family who rolls their eyes at “gluten-free” and “dairy-free” loved it. I can’t wait to try it with other summer fruits. (Peaches, anyone? With pecans??) Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  17. Veronica says

    November 21, 2017 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    This was amazing! I made it without the maple syrup since I am trying to cut out all added sugars, but with that delicious crumble, you don’t miss it at all! As a self proclaimed sugar addict, this journey has been a difficult one, so when I run across a recipe like yours, it’s like a little burst of happy! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Terry says

      March 5, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you Veronica, I am so new too this and I am missing my sweets so badly. This recipe sounds fantastic but my MD does not want me even using maple syrup or honey right now, so I will try it like you did!!!!

      Reply
  18. Christi says

    January 19, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    My kids loved this! We made it for my son’s 2nd birthday. He was covered in berry but sooo happy!

    Reply
  19. Maisie says

    March 19, 2020 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    Love it! Company worthy as either a dessert or breakfast.

    Reply
  20. Leah says

    August 25, 2020 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe. It’s really very good. Thank you.

    Reply

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