We have a recipe for Apple Crisp on our site, but we wanted to give you another recipe for this Healthy Mixed Berry Crisp. I have shared pictures of this crisp on Instagram and many of you have asked about it. So, I thought I would share this delicious, yet simple recipe. Summer is coming and berries will be fresh, easy to find and perfect for this healthy version of a crisp.
Crisp is my favorite dessert, but traditional crisps are often too sweet for me. I have noticed that the less sugar I eat, the less I need of it for something to taste sweet. This crisp is healthy, low in added sugar and so tasty. Heck, I even eat it for breakfast sometimes. I just swap out my scoop of ice cream with a spoonful of coconut yogurt or some homemade whipped cream.
I also love this recipe because it is gluten-free, easily made vegan (sub coconut oil for butter) and it uses simple, whole ingredients. The topping is a combination of oats, almond flour, cinnamon, coconut sugar and butter. The filling is simply frozen or fresh berries and a little arrowroot to thicken it and prevent it from being too runny.
Fresh or frozen berries?
When it comes to picking your berries, fresh are obviously a great choice in the summer when they are readily available. However, in the winter, my go-to is always frozen fruit. Check out this article that explains why frozen fruits and vegetables are such a great option!
Lastly, I love that this recipe takes minutes to make. Whether you’re having a group of friends over (hopefully soon, sigh) or just making a small batch for you and your significant other, it’s so fast and easy. I often make two mini ones for Brett and me. I pop them in the oven right before we go upstairs to put the girls to bed. When we come down, they are ready to go! It’s perfect! I hope you enjoy this Healthy Mixed Berry Crisp as much as I do!
Healthy Mixed Berry Crisp
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed berries (I love using raspberries and wild blueberries. If you're using bigger fruit like strawberries or even blueberries, I would cut them into smaller pieces.)
- 1 Tbsp. arrowroot powder
- 1/2 cup butter or coconut oil (melted)
- 1 1/2 cup oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (brown sugar works too)
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease the bottom of a pie pan or 8 by 8 square pan with butter or coconut oil.
- Toss the mixed berries in arrowroot powder and add to pan.
- Combine the melted butter or coconut oil, oats, almond flour, coconut sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread evenly on top of the fruit.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve with your favorite ice cream!
