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Naturally sweetened blueberry crisp with an oat and honey topping. Vegan and gluten-free.

Healthy Blueberry Crisp

Naturally sweetened blueberry crisp with an oat and honey topping. Vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsps sliced almonds chopped is ok too
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of cinnamon powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsps honey
  • 200 gms frozen blueberries do not thaw
  • 1 tsp arrowroot starch or cornflour / cornstarch if not concerned about gluten-free
  • Optional: yoghurt cream, ice cream or coconut whipped cream to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 175 C. Place three, shallow 4" oven-safe dishes (see notes) on a baking tray, lined with a silicone mat to catch any overflowing juices. Alternately, use a 6" round dish if you don't want to make individual portions.<br></br>
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, almonds, salt and cinnamon. Stir well, then add the olive oil and honey. Mix thoroughly till the oats are properly moistened.<br></br>
  • Now tip the frozen blueberries into a small bowl, sprinkle the arrowroot starch over them and stir to evenly disperse it across the berries.<br></br>
  • Divide the berries among the dishes equally, then top with the oats mixture. Press down lightly on the topping.<br></br>
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the topping is browned and the blueberry juices are bubbling. If needed, give the topping a light stir to make sure the oats are getting evenly browned.<br></br>
  • Once baked, allow the crisp to rest for 10 minutes, then either serve warm with toppings of your choice, or let it cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 to 2 days. The oats will soften as they absorb the juices, though the crisp should keep for a few more days in the fridge as well. Happy baking!

Notes

*I used individual ceramic dishes which I bought at Tiger in London. I've linked to similar ones below, though you can certainly use any other kind you like.
*Fresh berries can be used too, although they may release more juices.