Berry Crisp

What a great way to add fresh seasonal berries to your diet.  Berries are full of fiber, anthocyanins, and other phytonutrients, and boy are they delicious!

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

Fruit

  • 8 cups berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.), cherries, or even stone fruit
  • 4 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Topping

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup roughly chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc)
  • ½ cup coconut sugar (or organic cane sugar)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 4 Tbsp coconut oil or plant butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place fruit into a 9×13-inch dish.  Add maple syrup, cornstarch, and lemon juice, tossing to coat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add the almond flour, oats, nuts, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Next, add coconut oil and mix until evenly distributed.
  3. Place the topping evenly over the fruit. Bake uncovered on a center rack for 40-45 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
  4. Let cool 15 minutes and serve with coconut whipped cream (see Sauces section) or plant-based ice-cream.