This easy, high-protein berry crumble is absolutely delicious and perfect for a healthy, gluten-free breakfast or snack.
You can make it with raspberries, blueberries, or a berry mix.
High-protein berry crumble is an easy, delicious, and healthy way to kick-start your morning or give you a protein boost in the afternoon!
I usually make my berry crumble with raspberries or mixed berries, but almost any type of berries will work.
With easy ingredients and only a few steps to throw it all together, this protein-packed recipe is perfect whenever you want something sweet and scrumptious!
What you will love about high protein berry crumble
- It has just the right amount of sweetness
- It’s packed with protein (30 grams per serving)
- You can make it for breakfast, a snack, or a healthy dessert
- It’s quick and easy to whip up
- It’s fruity, delicious, and satisfying
Reader reviews
Omg… this such a great crumble dupe… made it as a high-protein dessert tonight, but I cannot wait to make it again in the morning for breakfast… It’s really that good!!!
Stacy
I made mine with blueberries. It was absolutely DELICIOUS!
Elaine
High protein berry crumble ingredients
This healthy, tasty treat only requires six ingredients!
- Berries — I usually use raspberries, but you can use any berries you like, or feel free to use a mix! If starting with frozen berries, thaw them first to avoid excess moisture.
- Stevia — This low-carb sweetener keeps the crumble low-carb and diabetes-friendly. If you prefer, you can substitute erythritol, monk fruit, or another low-carb sweetener.
- Vanilla protein powder — You can use any brand you like! This gives the crumble its protein boost while adding vanilla flavor and a little sweetness.
- Oats — I recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats will also work, but they’ll cause a bit more of a blood sugar spike. I would avoid steel-cut oats since they require cooking to become soft and edible.
- Almonds — Provide a crunchy texture and a boost of healthy fats.
- Lemon juice — Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, zesty contrast that enhances the sweetness of the berries.
How to make high protein berry crumble
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- Place berries in a small oven-safe dish and sprinkle a little Stevia on top.
- Mix protein powder, oats, chopped almonds, and lemon juice. It will be fairly dry.
- Spread the crumble on top of the berries.
- Bake for 15 min, then set the oven to broil and bake the crumble for another 1-2 minutes until the top is slightly golden.
- Take out of the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy!
Recipe tips and tricks
- If using frozen berries, allow them to thaw slightly before mixing to avoid excess moisture.
- Taste the berry mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more Stevia if needed.
- Let the crumble cool for a few minutes after baking to allow the topping to crisp up.
- If doubling or tripling the recipe, I recommend making multiple small, individual portions. If you try to make a larger portion, the berries will be overcooked before the center of the crumble is done.
Substitutions and variations
- You can swap the vanilla protein powder for berry-flavored protein powder for a twist on the taste.
- I sometimes use chopped pecans, walnuts, or sunflower seeds instead of almonds for the crumble topping.
What to eat with this recipe
This crumble makes such a good breakfast, snack, or even dessert! I sometimes top with some sugar-free whipped cream or a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt.
When I want a caffeine boost with my protein, I’ll make a skinny vanilla almond latte. The vanilla flavors in both mean they go together so well!
If it’s later in the day or I don’t want caffeine, a mug of spiced ginger tea adds to the coziness of a warm berry crumble.
Storage and freezing
- Due to the crumble topping, this recipe does not keep very well in the refrigerator. If you try to store it, the top will become soggy and lose its crunch.
- I also would not recommend freezing this crumble. As it thaws, the top will get soggy.
More healthy high-protein recipes
I am a huge fan of high-protein baked goods for both breakfast and dessert. If you are too, then here are a few more of my favorites that I think you’ll enjoy:
For more tasty ways to start your day, be sure to check out my round up of low-carb breakfast ideas for diabetics!
High Protein Berry Crumble
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or mixed berries
- 1 teaspoon Stevia
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, (1 ounce)
- ¼ cup oats
- 10 almonds, (chopped)
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- Place berries in a small Pyrex oven dish and sprinkle a little Stevia on top.1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or mixed berries, 1 teaspoon Stevia
- Mix protein powder, oats, almonds, and lemon juice. It will be fairly dry.1 scoop vanilla protein powder, ¼ cup oats, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 10 almonds
- Spread the crumble on top of the berries.
- Bake for 15 min, then set the oven to broil and bake the crumble for another 1-2 minutes until the top is slightly golden.
- Take out of the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Teri Wilfong
I’ve made this twice now and it’s fantastic! Makes me happy having a dessert that is actually healthier than some other choices. Husband asked for it a second time so I knew he really liked it too. Thanks for sharing!
Christel Oerum
Yeah! That makes me happy. It’s a huge hit whenever I make it for my hubby as well 🙂
Ashley
This turned out delicious! I made it with the frozen 3-berry blend from Costco and Promix Unflavored Grass Fed Whey (just added a little vanilla extract).
Note for people using other brands of protein – check out the nutrition for the linked Met-Rx because you may need more/less. My unflavored Promix called for 2 scoops to equal 1 of the Met-Rx used in the published recipe.
Thanks for the recipe! Trying the PB ice cream next. 🙂
Inessa
Can you use peanut butter protein powder instead?
Tobias Oerum
Yes, but we can’t guarantee how it will taste 😀 It should taste good though, as peanut butter and berries is a great combination. If you make it, please let us know how it turned out.
Reanna
Just made this! Ended up splitting it into 2 smaller ramikins and topping it with some yasso cookies and cream ice cream. This is perfect!
Tobias Oerum
That sounds really good (and a little naughty 😀 )
dene
what size is that pyrex dish?
Tobias Oerum
It’s about 4.5×4.5 inches (11×11 centimeters).
Shannon
This looks so yummy!!! Thank you for sharing, would you know the nutrition info if I were to leave out the almonds? Thank you so much!!!
Tobias Oerum
Thank you! If you leave out the almonds, the nutrition will be 225 calories, 2 g fat, 27 g carbs, and 27 g protein.
Janet
Do you use quick oats?
Tobias Oerum
We use “old fashioned oats”. They are a little less processed than quick oats, but quick oats should work as well.
Jodee
How much ca you eat for 29 proteins?
Tobias Oerum
All of it 😀
Jessica Kilbury
Thankyou for the awesome recipe! In the oven right now and I snuck a bite of the crumb topping before I popped it in the over and wow yum! I’m making it with quest vanilla protein. This is just what I needed tonight! And it fits nicely into my macros left for today. All around amazing in my book!
Christel Oerum
Glad you liked it Jessica. You comment just made me bake one myself 🙂
Jean
That looks tasty I’m going to try it now