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Mini Berry Crumble Cups

Name: Mini Berry Crumble Cups
Prep time: 35 min
Yield: 4 crumble cups
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries — fresh or frozen); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Individual portions of warm, juicy mixed berries topped with a buttery oat crumble. A classic dessert scaled down for little ones.

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35 minutes4 crumble cupsRegular family foods

Ingredients(7)

1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries — fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions(9 steps)

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
If using strawberries, hull and quarter them. Leave blueberries and raspberries whole.
3
Toss berries with cornstarch in a small bowl until evenly coated.
4
Divide berries among 4 cups of a standard muffin tin or 4 small (6-ounce) ramekins.
5
In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, and cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter and rub between your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
6
Drizzle honey over the oat mixture and toss to combine.
7
Spoon the crumble topping evenly over the berries in each cup.
8
Bake for 22-25 minutes until berries are bubbling and the crumble topping is golden brown.
9
Cool for 10 minutes before serving — the berry filling will be very hot. Serve with a spoonful of plain yogurt if desired.

Nutritional Highlights

-Berries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C
-Oats add fiber and iron
-Minimal added sugar — berries provide natural sweetness
-Butter adds vitamin A and healthy fats

Age Appropriateness

A delightful dessert for 3-4 year olds. The individual portions make it feel special, and kids enjoy the contrast of crunchy topping and soft berries.

Introduction Tip

Let kids help sprinkle the crumble topping — they're more likely to eat something they helped make. Frozen berries work just as well as fresh.

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Instructions(9 steps)

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

If using strawberries, hull and quarter them. Leave blueberries and raspberries whole.

Toss berries with cornstarch in a small bowl until evenly coated.

Divide berries among 4 cups of a standard muffin tin or 4 small (6-ounce) ramekins.

In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, and cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter and rub between your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Drizzle honey over the oat mixture and toss to combine.

Spoon the crumble topping evenly over the berries in each cup.

Bake for 22-25 minutes until berries are bubbling and the crumble topping is golden brown.

Cool for 10 minutes before serving — the berry filling will be very hot. Serve with a spoonful of plain yogurt if desired.