Gluten Free Cinnamon-Walnut Mango Oat Crisp
Juicy tropical mango meets a golden, crackly topping in this fruit crisp that feels like pure sunshine in a baking dish. Fresh ginger and lime juice brighten the filling while cinnamon weaves warmth through every layer, making the whole kitchen smell incredible as it bakes. The topping comes together with rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and almond flour — no wheat flour anywhere in sight — so it delivers that satisfying crunch without any gluten-containing grains sneaking in. Coconut oil and maple syrup bind everything into irresistible clusters that turn deep golden in the oven, and a pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness if you're feeling adventurous. One of the trickiest parts of a classic crisp is the topping, since traditional recipes lean on all-purpose flour as a binder, but almond flour steps in here beautifully and actually adds a slightly nutty richness that pairs perfectly with the walnuts. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the bubbling mango filling thickens into something almost jammy. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream — it disappears fast either way.
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6 servings
For the mango filling
- 4 cups fresh mango, peeled and cut into ¾-inch chunks (about 3 large mangoes)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
For the oat-walnut topping
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
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 mango chunks, 1 tbsp maple syrup, fresh ginger, lime juice, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Toss until the mango is evenly coated, then spread the mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
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