Raspberry Crumb Bars

Raspberry Crumb Bars! Dairy-free, made with almond flour and wholesome ingredients! A truly addicting grain-free dessert that’s good for you.

The question of the day…is it crumb bar or is it crumble bar? I never know what’s appropriate so of course, I consulted Dr. Google and discovered a bunch of good looking recipes.

Some with the word crumble bar and some with crumb bars. So you tell me. Which one is it? 

I went with crumb because crumble to me insinuates that something will fall apart and I don’t want you to think the same. 

I know I’m overthinking this crumb vs. crumble thing but hey, you have to think about these things as a blogger or Google won’t share your creations and this is one creation you need in your life.

Now that we got that out of the way, let me introduce you to…

Healthy Raspberry Bars

A decadent, berry-licious bar made healthy with wholesome ingredients that’s Paleo friendly and egg free for Vegan lovers too. Yep! This Raspberry Crumb Bar recipe has basically everything you need!

This recipe is a spin on my blueberry protein walnut oat bars. A very popular (old) recipe on Skinny Fitalicious and a good one if you’re nut free – just omit the walnuts and replace with gluten free oats!

Unlike the gluten free oats in the other recipe, this one uses almond flour and nut butter! It gives the bars a nice little nutty flavor. A great contrast to the sweetness of the berries. Fruit and nuts always go so well together! 

Now I know what you’re thinking…it’s easier to go to the store and buy bars instead of making them. So here’s the thing. Making your own, you get to control the ingredients. For example, this recipe is guaranteed to have much less sugar than anything you buy in a store.

It’s also higher in fat which means better absorption of the nutrients from the berries and less cravings. Truthfully, that’s why I love baking with almond flour.

Unlike white or wheat flours that raise blood sugar, the fat in the nuts helps slow the blood sugar response so your body can utilize the energy from the sugar better. It’s a win! 

And let me just say…these bars are surprisingly easy to make. They’re not as complicated as they look. Better to eat though! Just ask my boyfriend who ate the entire pan on his own. 🙂

What You Need

• Almond Flour
• Coconut Flour
• Coconut Sugar
• Tapioca Flour
• Raspberries
• Coconut Oil
• Vanilla Extract
• Almond Butter
• Baking Powder

Helpful Tips

I recommend making the crust AHEAD of time and storing in the refrigerator. It thickens the crust slightly so it’s a bit easier to work with. You could do it the night before or 1-2 hours before baking. If you don’t have time to do that, it will still bake well. It’s just something I discovered that makes it easier.

I tested these Paleo Vegan Raspberry Crumb Bars using both almond butter and peanut butter. If you’re strictly Paleo, use almond butter or cashew butter. If you’re Vegan, use what you like! I do not recommend using sunflower butter. It will turn green when baked with baking soda. 

I do not have a coconut flour only version of this recipe. Coconut flour cannot be replaced one-for-one in recipes. It requires an entirely different recipe so if you play around and find something that works, let me know if in the comments and I’ll update the recipe for others. Enjoy the recipe!

Want more healthy bar recipes? Try this Honey Oats Chocolate Chip Granola Bar recipe and healthy chickpea bars next!