Vegan Berry Crumble Bars
These Vegan Berry Crumble Bars are buttery, crumbly, and filled with a sweet-tart berry layer that sets beautifully. Made with simple pantry ingredients and no dairy or eggs, this easy vegan berry crumble bars recipe is perfect for beginners, make-ahead desserts, snacks, or sharing with a crowd—no one will guess they’re plant-based.
Ingredients
- Crumble Base & Topping
- 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan butter cold and cubed
- Berry Filling
- 4 cups mixed berries fresh or frozen, do not thaw
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold vegan butter using a fork or fingers until crumbly.
- Reserve 1½ cups of the mixture for the topping.
- Press remaining crumble firmly into the prepared pan to form the base.
- In another bowl, toss berries with cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Spread berry mixture evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle reserved crumble evenly over the berries.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool completely (at least 1 hour) before slicing.
Notes
- Cooling fully is essential for clean slices—don’t rush it.
- Keep the crumble crumbly; avoid over-mixing into a dough.
- If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.