Description
Deliciously sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb crumb bars with a walnut crumb topping! Sweetened with maple syrup, paleo, vegan and gluten-free. Simple to make!
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Rhubarb Filling
- 1 cup strawberries, organic is best, leave small ones whole, cut others in half
- 2 cups rhubarb cut into 1/2 inches pieces
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- Pinch of Celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
Almond Shortbread Crust
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil, 74 grams
- 2 cups almond flour, 224 grams
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
Crumb Topping
- 1/4 of the almond shortbread crust mixture
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Strawberry Rhubarb Filling
- In a medium saucepan combine rhubarb, strawberries, and maple syrup. Warm over medium-low heat until it begins to get a little juicy. 1-2 minutes.
- Keep cooking until slightly softened and bubbly, about 4-6 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Then remove from heat and set aside to cool while you prepare the crust.
Almond Shortbread Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 8 or 9” square pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the coconut oil in a small pan on low heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the almond flour, coconut flour and salt.
- Add coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Mix together until evenly combined.
- Take out 1/4 of the dough (about 107 grams) and set aside for the crumb topping.
- Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
- Let cool 5 minutes.
Crumb Topping
- Add chopped walnuts to the dough you set aside and mix until evenly combined.
- Pour the strawberry/rhubarb mix into the cooked crust and spread out evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and fruit begins to bubble.
- Let cool until fruit is firm, 60 minutes or put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Cut into 9 squares and serve alone or with coconut whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Simmer, Bake
- Cuisine: Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Naturally Sweetened