I originally created this berry crisp when I went through a 10 Day Detox and wasn’t eating any refined foods or sugars including honey, maple syrup, etc. This berry crisp was a saviour! When the palate is not eating anything sweet, the taste of berries becomes incredibly sweet!!
In this version, I have added in some honey to the topping, but feel free to leave it out if you’re going the “no sugar” route. One serving of this delicious crisp will keep you pleasantly satiated.
This recipe is filled with incredible nutritional goodness …
Almonds are a great source of monounsaturated fats that are associated with heart health and protection against diabetes. They are also a good source of fiber which can help you maintain a healthy weight.
Coconut is a source of saturated fat, but as a medium-chain triglyceride, it is readily oxidized in the liver and is associated with increased satiety and energy expenditure facilitating weight control when it replaces long-chain fats from processed foods and factory-farmed meats.
Berries are commonly known as a great source of antioxidants. They are also a great low-sugar source of delicious sweetness in the diet. They are associated with providing benefits for many chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and mental health. The anti-inflammatory properties can also support your arthritis symptoms.
Delicious Berry Crisp
Ingredients
- 8 cup mixed berries (can be frozen) blueberries, raspberries, strawberries etc.
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
Topping
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey optional, can leave out for sugar free version
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix berries, lemon zest and juice and arrowroot powder in a large bowl. Then place in an 8 x 12 inch baking dish (3 Qt).
- In a food processor, process pecans briefly until roughly chopped. Add remaining topping ingredients and process until blended.
- Sprinkle topping onto berries and place in preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes. If you're lazy like me and the berries are still slightly frozen, bake for 35 minutes.
