Rhubarb Crumble

This vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly Rhubarb Crumble is a comforting and lush dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The sweet, tart rhubarb filling is topped with a nutty, crumbly topping made with oats, buckwheat, and coconut. It's a nostalgic dish that's easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Get the recipe on my blog, Ethivegan. Photo: © Edward Daniel. All rights reserved.

Sweet citrus orange grenadine-soaked tart rhubarb topped with oat buckwheat coconut crumble; Rhubarb Crumble.

Activate your loins. And, let this dish mesmerise your tastebuds with its sweet, tart, and comforting embrace.

This is the kind of dessert that will burst your belief that vegan food can’t be simple to put together.

When to make:

Make this:

  • When the Sunday roast is on the table and you need a comforting, sweet crumble to balance the meal, followed by that blissful Sunday afternoon disco nap
  • When your lovely Aunt Betty pops in for a cuppa and you want to serve her a wholesome, lush dessert that’ll have her smiling from cheek to cheek
  • When you’re hosting a no-fuss dinner party and need a dish that will satisfy your guests and round off the evening with a touch of warmth and indulgence
What inspired me:

This Rhubarb Crumble was inspired by memories of my childhood, when I would be served this delectable dish at school. I remember how abundant the rhubarb was and how it could feed us all. I’ve revisited this old recipe, and I love how the nutty texture of the buckwheat crumble melts into the soft, tart rhubarb. It’s a dish that pairs beautifully with vegan custard or ice cream.

Recipe Highlights:
  • Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Paleo-Friendly: This crumble is perfect for those following a plant-based, gluten-free, or paleo lifestyle
  • Simple to Make: With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation, this crumble is easy to whip up for any occasion
  • Comforting and Lush: The sweet and tart rhubarb pairs beautifully with the nutty, crumbly texture of the buckwheat topping
  • Versatile: Whether served with vegan custard or ice cream, this crumble is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any dessert table
What equipment to use:

For this recipe, I suggest:

High speed blender

Oven

What to do next:

Tag me on @ethiveganquantum on Instagram to show me what you’ve made and let me know you’re happy for me to share.

My recipes are featured in vegan speciality publications: Nourished, Vegan Life, Plant Based and Vegan, Food and Living.

Order my first self-published book, “Essence: The Beginner’s Guide to Veganism” part of the three-part Circle of Food series. My second book “Presence: The Ascending Vegan” – which explores how to maintain a vegan practice is out in 2027 – I have compiled all the chapters including recipes.

Going strong since 2013.

Love.

 

Edward x

 

 

 

 

 

What to do next:

Tag me on @ethiveganquantum on Instagram to show me what you’ve made and let me know you’re happy for me to share.

My recipes are featured in vegan speciality publications: Nourished, Vegan Life, Plant Based and Vegan, Food and Living.

Order my first self-published book, “Essence: The Beginner’s Guide to Veganism” part of the three-part Circle of Food series. My second book “Presence: The Ascending Vegan” – which explores how to maintain a vegan practice is out in 2027 – I have compiled all the chapters including recipes.

Going strong since 2013.

Love.

Edward x

Rhubarb Crumble

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Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • Base
  • 600g rhubarb
  • 125g unrefined cane sugar
  • 150ml filtered water
  • 1tsp grenadine
  • ½ orange, juice and zest
  • Topping
  • 100g buckwheat groats
  • 100g oats
  • 30g coconut oil
  • 25g unrefined cane sugar

Instructions

  1. Cut the rhubarb into thin strips in a baking tray in a single file. Sprinkle over the sugar.
  2. Dissolve the grenadine in water. Pour over the rhubarb. Squeeze over the orange and toss in the zest. Leave to marinade for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to gas mark 180 degrees Celsius or if convection oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
  4. In a high-speed blender grind the sugar, and half of the oats and buckwheat until fine.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the buckwheat, oats, and sugar. Add the coconut oil. Using your fingers gentle mix the ingredients until the oil has melted in.
  6. Transfer the rhubarb and liquid into a baking dish or alternatively ramekin dishes.
  7. Sprinkle the crumble over the rhubarb. Cover with aluminium foil. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
  8. Serve hot with or without custard or leave to cool and tuck in with some ice-cream.

 

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