Vegan Blueberry Crumble Bars
Savor the simplicity of our Plant-Based Blueberry Crumble Bars – a delightful treat that brings together the natural sweetness of blueberries and a buttery oat crumble crust. Whether you're experienced plant-based eater or simply looking for a delicious, guilt-free indulgence. They're quick & easy to make and even easier to enjoy, so trust me when I say: You Need These!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup dates
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup water plus a couple tablespoons if needed
Filling
- 2 ½ cups blueberries frozen
- 1 cup deglet dates or medjool
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Crust
- Add the oats to a blender and grind into a flour.
- Add the dates to the oat flour in the blender and blend until it is a fine crumble.
- Add this mixture to a mixing bowl along with the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon and stir.
- Stir in the vanilla and water and mix until it starts clumping together slightly, adding more water a tablespoon at a time if necessary.
- Press 3/4 of the mixture into the bottom of a lined 9×9 pan.
Filling
- Blend 1/2 cup of the blueberries, dates, water, arrowroot flour and lemon juice until dates are pulverized.
- Add this mixture along with the remaining 2 cups of blueberries to a saucepan and cook on medium until mixture thickens slightly.
- Pour mixture over the crust and smooth surface.
- Crumble remaining crust mixture over the top of the blueberry mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Let cool before cutting. Bars will turn more firm once chilled.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 45mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 6gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Hi Jill, love how this recipe looks. My son is allergic to nuts and I think he would love this. How can I substitute the almond flour? Should I add an extra cup of oat flour?
I think it would still work with just oat flour but I haven’t tested it.
Anything I could use instead of dates? I just dont have them
Prunes or raisins but it won’t be as sweet
This was amazing thank you so much
Hi Jill, Can I use “Just Date Syrup” instead of dates or are they needed since it’s mixed with Almond Flour in processor? Thanks
Honestly, I’m not sure it will work because date syrup doesn’t have the fiber like using the whole dates.
Jill, wat could I use instead of the oats? could I use more Almond flour and a little coconut flour as the blend? thanks (we’re trying to eat Keto vegan…)
I haven’t tried that but I think it may work.
This was excellent. I’m bringing it to a potluck this weekend. Nobody will guess it’s vegan and contains no sugar!
I just made this as written and it is delicious! Thank you Jill and Happy Thanksgiving to you all??
This recipe is just sooooo good! I made it last week as written and it was such a hit, especially with my toddler. We tried it again this week with peaches in place of blueberries. Can’t wait to try it with strawberries for Valentine’s Day! Thank you for this super easy and extremely delicious recipe 🙂
Hey Jill!
Can we use almond Milk both in filling and crumble instead of water to make it more “Creamy taste”?
Honestly, I don’t really think it would change it that much.
Would these freeze well?
That is a good question. Honestly, I’m not sure. I think the bottom might be soggy once defrosted.
Thanks for the recipe. I’ve made this 3 times now. I asked my son what he wanted for Easter breakfast and he wanted me to make this recipe!
Aww, that is so sweet. Have a great Easter!
Can I use fresh instead of frozen berries? I don’t wanna make jam, and I’ve gotta do something with them!
Yes, you can use fresh berries.
This is an excellent recipe and was an huge hit with my ‘non vegan’s friends. They all asked for the recipe ? I am going to make it again with cherries…I imagine it will be just as amazing! Thank you.
I’m so glad! Cherries sound delicious!
WOW! WOW! WOW! One of the best tasting desserts ever! I devoured 75% of the dish while standing in the kitchen. I ate the other 1/4 the next morning! About to make another One. Your Classic New York Cheesecake was also divine! Thanks Jill.
Finally made them! They were really, really good! Almost as good as the Strawberry Cheesecake bars and I thoroughly enjoyed them! ?? Very nice! ?
Simply awesome!!
These are EXCELLENT!! The blueberry filling is so thick and delicious ? My whole family loved them. My daughter requested that I make them again, so they are in the oven right now. Thank you for this very tasty recipe ?