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Breakfast Dessert Snacks

Berry Crumble

Berry Crumble

A delicious and satisfying dessert that it so healthy you can feel good about enjoying it anytime. And you can use berries or your favorite stone fruit. Here we made both a mixed berry crumble and a peach crumble, just gathered from our local U-pick farm! 

Ingredients

Crumble:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup oat flour (or other whole grain flour)
  • 1/3 cup of sliced almonds (or coarsely chopped nuts of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/3 cup tahini or almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Fruit filling:

  • 1 ½ pounds berries (or stone fruit), prepared and cut into approx. ¾ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons oat flour (or other whole grain flour)

Optional topping:

  • Plant-based (or dairy) plain (or vanilla) yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray baking dish (or ramekins) with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the fruit filling. Spread into the baking dish or divide evenly into ramekins.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mixing to form a clumpy dough. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the fruit.
  4. Bake for 25-35 minutes until the top is lightly browned and a bit crispy. Cool about 10 minutes.
  5. Try serving with a dollop of yogurt.
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Chia Pudding

Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids that are known to decrease inflammation and protect against heart and brain disease.

Mix these ingredients in individual bowls, making as many servings as desired. 

Ingredients for each serving:

  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup oat milk (or other plant milk of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (maple syrup, yacon, or other sweetener), optional
  • Seasonal fruit for topping

Instructions:

  1. Pour ingredients into a one-cup jar or bowl and mix well. Let sit for a few minutes then stir thoroughly until well blended.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thickened.
  3. To serve, top with fruit and enjoy!