Description
A simple and delicious oat and pecan blueberry crisp that features a crunchy, nutty topping with oats, pecans, almond meal, and coconut, sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey. This healthy dessert bursts with fresh blueberries and comes together quickly, perfect for a wholesome treat or dessert option.
Ingredients
For the Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pecan halves (about 3/4 cup chopped)
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut (unsweetened, preferably)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup real maple syrup or raw honey
For the Fruit Layer
- 4 cups blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare topping: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Chop the pecan halves into smaller pieces. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pecans, almond meal, unsweetened flaked coconut, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until mixed well.
- Add wet ingredients to the topping: Pour in the olive oil and maple syrup (or raw honey). Stir everything together thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined and sticky. Be warned, the mixture is delicious and tempting to eat raw!
- Prepare the baking dish and assemble: Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch square baking dish. Spread the fresh blueberries evenly across the bottom of the dish. Then evenly distribute the oat and nut mixture on top of the blueberries, covering them completely.
- Bake the crisp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Bake until the topping is golden brown and has firmed up slightly, indicating that it is crisp and cooked through.
- Optional coconut toasting: If desired, sprinkle additional flaked coconut on top of the crisp and return it to the oven for an extra 5 minutes. This step adds a decorative toasted coconut finish to your crisp.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, you might want to thaw and drain them slightly to avoid excess moisture.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
- This crisp is best served warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt.
