Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

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.

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.

Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over the berries using the entire mixture.

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.

Remove from oven, allow to cool and serve warm. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Enjoy!