Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (Paleo, GF + Vegan)

This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp combines tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries, topped with a pistachio crumble topping! This crisp is Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and vegan.

Spring is almost here! You can feel it in the air, and I’ve been treasuring the extra hours of sunlight after a very long and dark Seattle winter. There’s been more sunny days scattered between the rain, flowers are starting to peek out from the ground, and hopefully the sad, bare trees will start turning green again any day now.

But what’s really making me jump up and down for spring is the return of fresh fruits and veggies! When I spotted rhubarb at the grocery store a few weeks ago, I jumped on it, and immediately started thinking of all the rhubarb desserts I could make this spring.

My love for rhubarb is relatively new. I hadn’t really used the veggie much until last year, but after making this Berry Rhubarb Pie and Caramel Rhubarb Cake, I fell in love with the tart flavor to brings to any treat it’s added to. I’ve been anxiously awaiting it’s arrival this season, and my first rhubarb dessert doesn’t disappoint!

Strawberries and rhubarb are a classic combination, and for good reason: the sweetness of the strawberries pairs so deliciously with the tart rhubarb. For this crisp filling, strawberries and rhubarb are tossed with maple syrup for sweetness, a little bit of lemon to brighten the flavors, and tapioca flour to help thicken things up a little bit.

A crumble topping is piled on top of the fruit, and it’s all baked until bubbling. The topping is made with almond and coconut flours and sweetened with both coconut sugar and maple syrup. I added pistachios for crunch and color, but you can substitute any nut you’d like or have on hand.

This strawberry rhubarb crisp is a pretty guilt-free dessert – it’s gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo-friendly! In fact, you could totally have this crisp for breakfast with zero guilt. Topped with some coconut cream or a bit of yogurt and you’ll be in healthy breakfast heaven!

Make sure you find some rhubarb while it’s around, and while you’re at it, stock some up in the freezer so you can have rhubarb treats all year round! What fruits and veggies are you looking forward to this Spring?

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

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★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

• Author: Rachel Conners
• Total Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups rhubarb (diced)
• 2 cups strawberries (diced)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons tapioca flour

For the crumble

• 1¾ cups (7 oz) almond flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• ½ cup coconut oil (solid at room temperature)
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup chopped pistachios (or nut of choice)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8” pan or 10” cast iron skillet with coconut oil. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and tapioca flour. Stir to combine. Pour into the prepared pan.
3. In large bowl, combine the almond flour, salt, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. Whisk to combine. Add the coconut oil and using a pastry cutter or two forks, work the coconut oil into the dry ingredients until the coconut oil is in little bits. Add the maple syrup and toss to combine until the mixture sticks together. Stir in pistachios.
4. Top the fruit with the crumble mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling and the top is lightly browned. Serve with coconut whipped cream!

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Dessert