Nitrate & Nitrite Free Blueberry Crisp with Almond Oat Topping
Warm, bubbling blueberry filling beneath a golden, crumbly oat-and-nut topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from nitrates and nitrites, which is genuinely easy to achieve in a fruit crisp when you stick to whole, unprocessed pantry staples like these. Maple syrup sweetens both the filling and the topping, while arrowroot starch thickens those jammy berries into something almost pie-like without any additives or preservatives to worry about. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts bound by coconut oil, giving you serious crunch and a nutty depth that feels indulgent without being fussy. A little lemon juice brightens the blueberries, and warm cinnamon and ginger run through the whole dish, tying everything together beautifully. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will set into something truly scoopable and satisfying. Serve it as-is or with your favorite clean topping — either way, this one is going to disappear fast.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Toss until the berries are evenly coated, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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