This Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp is topped with coconut and almond flakes and served with a delicious coconut whipped cream. Not only is this blueberry crumble gluten-free it is also dairy-free and refined sugar-free. You can also make it nut-free, by adding extra coconut flakes instead of the flaked almonds.
2.2lbsblueberriesPreferably fresh, but you can use frozen
1/2cupcoconut sugar
Crumble
1cupshredded coconut
1cupcoconut flakes
1cupflaked almondsomit if nut free and add an extra cup of coconut flakes
1tablespooncinnamon powder
1tablespooncoconut sugar
1/4cupcoconut oil
Coconut Whipped Cream
9ozcoconut creamchilled in fridge overnight or minimum 6 hours
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1tablespoonmaple syrup
Instructions
To make the coconut whipped cream. Add the chilled coconut cream to blender with the vanilla extract and maple syrup. Blend until combined well and refrigerate until needed.
Prepare oven. Preheat oven to 180 C | 350 F
Prepare the blueberry crisp. Spread the blueberries evenly in a baking dish and sprinkle the coconut sugar over the top. In a bowl combine the shredded coconut, coconut flakes, flaked almonds (if using), cinnamon and the coconut sugar and mix thoroughly to combine. Add the coconut oil to the crumble mixture, mixing until well combined and the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly on top of the blueberries
Cook. Place into the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover with foil and then place back into the oven and cook for another 15 minutes
Rest before serving. Rest for 15 minutes and then serve with the coconut whipped cream.
Notes
The cook time does not include the time it takes the crumble to cool down.
Use fresh blueberries if possible as frozen blueberries will make the dessert more watery.
You can make low-carb by omitting sweeteners or swapping with low-carb options.