Summer Berry Crisp with Oats & Almonds
Recipe by Charity Ferreira | Photo by Erin Kunkel
When berries are overflowing at the market, you know what’s for dessert. Simply dump them into a baking dish, add a crispy and crumbly topping, and bake until bubbling and golden. Resist the urge to reach for ice cream, and serve with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt, instead.
Use any combination of berries that you like, fresh or frozen; just go easy on strawberries, which can add too much liquid to the finished dish.
INGREDIENTS
For the topping:
¾ cup (2 oz/60 g) rolled oats
½ cup (2 oz/60 g) almond flour
1/3 cup (2½ oz/75 g) brown sugar, firmly packed
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup (2 oz/60 g) virgin coconut oil, melted
½ teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup (2 oz/60 g) chopped almonds, toasted
For the crisp:
¼ cup (2 oz/60 g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 pints (24 oz/750 g) mixed berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Plain low-fat Greek yogurt for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
In a bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a fork, stir in the coconut oil and almond extract until the mixture forms coarse crumbs and begins to come together. Stir in the almonds. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Place the berries in an 8-inch (20-cm) square or 9-inch (23-cm) round baking dish. Sprinkle the berries with the sugar mixture and lemon juice, toss gently to coat, and spread in an even layer in the pan.
Sprinkle the berries evenly with the oat mixture. Bake until the topping is golden brown and the berry juices are bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve the crisp warm, topped with spoonfuls of the Greek yogurt.
Makes 9 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories 290
Protein 8 g
Carbs 36 g
Fiber 9 g
Total sugars 20 g
Added sugars 13 g
Total fat 14 g
Saturated fat 6 g
Sodium 104 mg
*Including 2 tablespoons of yogurt per serving.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Totally vote for almonds! Amazing taste! Thanks!
Sounds yummy!
Amazing work, I am fitness freak and regularly hit the gym. I am always in need of food full of proteins, and the recipe that you have shared is a good combination of Taste + health especially the 9g protein content. Awesome work and thanks for sharing it.