This Sweet Cherry Crumble is warm, bubbly, and topped with a golden oat crumble that crisps up beautifully as it cools. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, so it tastes indulgent without any refined sugar. Serve it for dessert, weekend brunch, or honestly — breakfast. It works for all three. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This crumble is the kind of recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell amazing and comes together with very little effort.
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- Naturally sweetened. Maple syrup and coconut sugar do all the work here — no refined sugar needed, and the cherries bring their own natural sweetness too.
- Simple, wholesome ingredients. Rolled oats, almond flour, ground flax, and coconut oil make a crumble topping that’s satisfying and genuinely good for you.
- Works any time of day. Breakfast, snack, dessert — this one plays all the roles without apology.
- Anti-inflammatory ingredients throughout. Cherries are rich in antioxidants, flaxseed supports digestion, and coconut oil provides healthy fats. It’s a dessert you can feel good about.
- Easy enough for any night of the week. One bowl for the filling, one for the topping, and 30 minutes in the oven. That’s it.
Ingredients Overview
You’ll find exact measurements in the recipe card below. Here’s how the ingredients work together.
For the cherry filling
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- Frozen cherries — The star of the dish. Frozen cherries work beautifully here — no pitting required, and they release just the right amount of juice as they bake.
- Lemon juice — Brightens the filling and balances the sweetness of the cherries and maple syrup.
- Vanilla extract — Adds warmth and rounds out the flavor of the fruit filling.
- Arrowroot powder — Acts as a natural thickener so the cherry filling gets jammy and saucy rather than watery.
- Maple syrup (half) — Sweetens the filling naturally without overpowering the fruit.
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For the crumble topping
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- Rolled oats — The base of the crumble. They give it that classic hearty texture and crisp up nicely in the oven.
- Ground flaxseed — Adds a subtle nutty flavor and a boost of fiber and omega-3s.
- Almond flour — Gives the topping a slightly tender, baked texture that holds together without being too dense.
- Cinnamon — Used in both the topping and sprinkled on top before baking for warm, cozy flavor throughout.
- Coconut oil (melted) — Binds the topping together and helps it crisp and turn golden as it bakes.
- Canned coconut milk — Adds a touch of creaminess to the topping mixture and helps everything come together.
- Maple syrup (remaining half) — Sweetens the crumble topping and helps it caramelize in the oven.
- Coconut sugar — Sprinkled over the top right before baking for extra golden color and a slight crunch.
