Gut Friendly Cinnamon-Walnut Mango Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling fruit desserts don't have to come loaded with refined sugar and mystery additives, and this mango crisp is proof. Juicy fresh mango gets tossed with real maple syrup, bright lime juice, and freshly grated ginger before it's topped with a golden, crunchy layer of rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and almond flour — all held together with coconut oil and a little more maple syrup. The combination of fiber-rich oats, healthy fats from walnuts, and anti-inflammatory ginger and turmeric makes this the kind of dessert your digestive system can actually get behind. Fresh ginger and lime juice do a lot of heavy lifting here, cutting through the sweetness of the mango and keeping every bite feeling light and vibrant rather than heavy. The topping bakes up deeply golden and satisfyingly crisp, while the mango filling turns jammy and fragrant at the edges — it's genuinely hard to believe something this good is also this wholesome. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is worth the patience, as the filling thickens into something almost custardy beneath that crunchy crown. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of coconut yogurt for a dessert that feels indulgent without any of the regret.
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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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