Keto Mixed Berry Crumble

This Mixed Berry Crumble is loaded with juicy blackberries, blueberries and raspberries topped with a streusel crumble topping and baked until crisp.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love this Mixed Berry Crumble Recipe

  • Mix of sweet juicy berries
  • Streusel crumble topping
  • Easy to make with basic ingredients
  • Needs only 10 minutes of prep work
  • Kid friendly
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Ripe and juicy berries are topped with a quick and easy to make, cinnamon streusel topping then baked to perfection, filling your home a mouth-watering fruity and nutty aroma! The inspiration for this delectable gluten free dessert comes from my love of cobblers and fruit crumbles in my pre-Keto days!

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There’re so many wonderful ways to incorporate berries into healthy Keto friendly desserts or treats. With just a few substitutions, this will become a dessert the whole family will enjoy, even those not following Keto.

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*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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🔪 How to Make Keto Berry Crumble

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Add the berries, sweetener, xanthan gum, lemon juice and zest in a large mixing bowl.

Tip: The combination of the lemon juice, natural juices from the berries and xanthan gum will make a wonderful sauce for the crumble.

mix of berries with sweetener and lemon on top

Toss to combine, then pour the mixture into a buttered casserole baking dish.

Tip: Alternatively, you can also pour the mixture into ramekins to make individual portions. Then just add the crumble topping over the berries and bake.

mix of berries tossed in sweetener in casserole baking dish

In another mixing bowl, add in the almond flour, chopped pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Tip: If you don’t have pecans on hand, you can substitute with chopped walnuts instead.

almond flour spices and chopped pecans in glass bowl unmixed

Whisk to combine, then add in the brown sweetener and melted butter, then mix until well combined.

crumble topping in glass bowl

Bake for 30 minutes, then increase the temperature to 425°F and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the topping is crisp.

Tip: If the crumble topping starts to brown too quickly, lightly tent it with aluminum foil and finish baking until the juices from the berries start to bubble around the edges.

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Allow to cool slightly before serving with a scoop of your favorite Keto vanilla ice cream or whip cream.

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Tips for Making the Best Keto Berry Crisp

  • Shop for berries on sale. Fruit, when not in season, can be a little pricey. Shopping for locally harvested berries at fruit stands or farmer’s markets are sometimes where you’ll find the best berries and they are usually less expensive than the grocery store.
  • If you can’t find fresh berries in season, you can use frozen. Berries that are frozen are picked at peak season so they’re a great substitute. When making a Keto crumble or crisp with frozen berries, you will need to add a few additional minutes to the cooking time to allow the extra moisture to cook out.
  • Because berries become juicier when they are cooked, using a thickener like the one used in this recipe, xanthan gum, will give the crumble a nice thick and glistening sauce like consistency, so don’t skip that ingredient.
  • Keep an eye out for the top turning too brown. You don’t want to shorten the cooking time to ensure the crumble is cooked through so if the top begins to turn too brown, cover with a little aluminum foil until it finishes baking.
  • Even in season berries can be a little too tart sometimes so taste them before you mix them up. Add a little more sweetener if need needed, it won’t hurt a thing
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Are Berries Keto?

Berries are allowed on Keto in moderation because out of most all other fruit, berries are the lowest in sugar. And they’re very nutritious. There’re an excellent source of antioxidants and are high in fiber. To read more about the health benefits of berries, read this article from Healthline.

What are the Carbs in Berries?

The carbs in berries vary depending on the type. Here’re the most commonly used berries in Keto desserts and approximate net carbs per 1/2 cup serving:

  • Blueberries– 9 net carbs
  • Strawberries– 5 net carbs
  • Blackberries– 3.5 net carbs
  • Raspberries– 3 net carbs
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What is the Difference Between a Crumble and a Cobbler?

A cobbler is made with a biscuit type dough, where a crumble is made with a streusel topping.

What is the Difference Between a Crisp and a Cobbler?

A crisp is made with a streusel topping that includes oats, where a cobbler is made with a biscuit type dough.

What is the Difference Between a Crumble and a Crisp?

A crisp and a crumble topping are identical, with one exception- a crisp also includes oats, which of course isn’t Keto friendly.

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What is Crumble Topping Made of?

Crumble topping has some type of flour, butter and sweetener, and typically also includes flavorings like cinnamon and/or nutmeg.

How Do you Know When a Crumble is Done?

You will know it’s ready when the berries have given up their juices and it starts to bubble around the edges.

How Many Carbs are in a Blackberry Cobbler?

Store bought blackberry cobbler contains about 43 grams of carbs, making it off limits for Keto. However, there are only 4 net carbs for a serving of this Keto Blackberry Cobbler and it’s every bit as tasty as the traditional version!

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More Keto Berry Desserts

If you’d like to know more about baking on Keto, this article, Keto Baking Made Easy, is loaded with tips and info that you’ll find helpful. You might also check out my Keto Sweet Treats eBook that has 50 amazing Keto dessert recipes, all with color pics, macros and more! I’m offering it at 50% off when you subscribe to my free weekly emails here.

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Keto Mixed Berry Crumble

This Mixed Berry Crumble is loaded with juicy blackberries, blueberries and raspberries topped with a streusel crumble topping and baked until crisp.
5 from 61 votes
Author: Julianne
Servings 7
PREP 5 minutes
COOK 35 minutes
TOTAL 40 minutes

RECIPE VIDEO

Ingredients
 

For the Berries

  • 2 cups blackberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons  monk fruit/allulose
  • Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Xanthan Gum

For the Crumb Topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.  Mix the swerve and Xanthan gum in a cup, then set aside.
  • Add the berries, lemon juice and zest to a large bowl.  Sprinkle the sweetener and xanthan gum over the top and toss until well coated.  Pour the mixture into a buttered glass or ceramic baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, add all the crumble topping ingredients, except for the brown sweetener and butter, then whisk.  Mix in the brown sweetener and melted butter. Sprinkle the crumble over the top of the berries.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then increase the temperature to 425°F and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the crumble is crisp.  Allow to cool slightly before serving with a scoop of Keto Vanilla Ice Cream or whip cream on tpp.

Recipe Notes

If the crumble topping starts to brown too quickly, lightly tent it with aluminum foil and finish baking until the juices from the berries start to bubble around the edges.
For the berry filling,  you don’t have monk fruit/allulose blend on hand, you can use monk fruit or Swerve instead.  
For the streusel crumble topping, try to stick to using the Swerve Brown, because though I typically prefer the brown monk fruit/allulose blend, it won’t crisp up as well.
If you don’t have pecans on hand, you can substitute with chopped walnuts instead.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 221kcal
Nutrition Facts
Keto Mixed Berry Crumble
Amount per Serving
Calories
221
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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*Originally published on October 26, 2018, updated on April 21, 2023 with new photos and helpful tips.

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45 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Had a bag of mixed mango, papaya and added black berries and strawberries to get the amount of fruit I needed. Husband loved it. Super easy and very yummy

  2. 5 stars
    Delicious! Used blackberries 4 1/2 cups, pecans. added a handful of steel cut oats & handful of nsweetened large coconut flakes. All else as written. I am gathering ingredients to make again tonight – this time with with rhubarb. Great recipe!

    1. The great thing about this recipe is you can change it up as you like. I wouldn’t recommend oats since this recipe is written for those following a low carb diet, but if it works for you, have at it! 🙂

  3. 5 stars
    Providence helped me find you. searching Keto crumble on yt and there you were! I am new to the faith and you are a blessing.

    1. Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled that you found my blog and hope that my recipes and scriptures will be helpful to you.

  4. Can you help me, my best friend Marnie has to have gluten free recipes and she can’t have any nuts and she’s allergic to it ?

    1. She can just omit the pecans in this recipe. The topping won’t be as crunchy, but will still taste delicious!

  5. Lovely, wholesome and flavorful taste! I used a frozen berry mix (strawberries/cherries/blueberries) and added 1/2 tsp salt to the crumble topping, which is really needed. This is a keeper 🙂

    1. Thanks so much! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I love keeping this recipe handy for when I need a quick dessert for last minute guests. Thanks for the comments. 😊

  6. I just made this and haven’t tried it yet. Taking it to a Christian church home group meeting so I can have something keto to eat. They do pot lucks every week. I didn’t have blackberries so I subbed for strawberries.

      1. 5 stars
        It was delicious! Not sure if it was the strawberries or not, but there was a little tartness with the sweetness, which in my opinion, was perfect. I think everyone else liked it too being sugar free, gluten free and keto as we have a few peeps who are on restricted diets. There was only 1 serving left when I took it home, for which I was GLAD, because I was able to have ONE LAST dish of it! I also served it with whipped cream. I increased the recipe by 1 1/2. Definitely a KEEPER. Thank you! I’m gonna make this again soon.

      2. Thank you so much for these awesome comments and for the suggestion of the strawberries. I will have to try that for myself sometime.

  7. 5 stars
    Made this last night for company and everyone loved it! I used 3.5 c of frozen mixed berries, which I mixed with the other filling ingredients. When I put this in a 9 x13” pan, it seemed a bit light on the berries, so I added about 1 cup of fresh blueberries. The results were fantastic! Thank you for the recipe. I’ve tried a number of keto berry desserts and have never found one I was thrilled with… until now!

    1. Thank you so much! I am thrilled you all enjoyed it. I love being able to use all the sweet summer time berries in this recipes.

  8. I absolutely love this dessert and so do my guests. I’ve changed a couple of things, though. Instead of two cups blackberries, I do one cup each of fresh blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Also, I do a half-cup of sweetener in the mix to sweeten up the berries. In the crust, , I double the cinnamon and the nutmeg for a little more flavor. It comes out perfect…..add a dollop of whipped cream, and everybody just loves it. Soooo easy, too. Thanks for this keeper!

  9. 5 stars
    I have made this several times using Trader Joe’s frozen mixed berries. Absolutely love this crumble. The lemon is a perfect balance for the sweetness.

  10. 5 stars
    My husband calls me the “cobbler gobbler” and this satisfied my cobbler cravings. I made this several months ago. I shared it with some friends and they loved it. I didn’t care so much for the lemon, but it’s just a personal preference. I’m getting ready to make it again and will try it without. Thank you for sharing!

    1. Please tell your husband I love the “cobbler gobbler” that’s so cute! The lemon is just to cut some of the sweetness, but you can certainly leave it out and it will still be great. Hope you enjoy it 🙂

  11. 5 stars
    Made this tonight. Substituted frozen berry mix and added a bit more xantham gum. Topped it with whipped cream. Delicious. Thanks so much for the recipe.

  12. I’m in the process of making the crumble part of this recipe and have omitted the xantham gum. Why is this used? I’ve also substituted rhubarb and raspberries for the berries you suggest as I have so much rhubarb in my garden. Fingers crossed it turns out as well as yours has for others. When you have time, please explain the necessity of xantham gum. Thx

  13. 5 stars
    Just made this tonight! It’s the best keto dessert I’ve had! Love everything about it – thank you so much!

  14. I’m wondering how many serves in this crumble as the nutritional facts refer to date per serve but not the weight or number of serves. Would you have this i formation?

    Incidentally I have the crumble in the oven to have for desert tonight. I’m looking forward to it.
    .
    Many thanks

    1. Hi Jill,
      I actually don’t have the nutrition facts by weight, only by the number of servings, sorry. I hope you enjoy it 🙂

    1. Hi Darcie,
      Glad to hear you liked the crumble. I love this topping and truth be told, it’s my favorite part 🙂