Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cinnamon-Walnut Mango Oat Crisp
Juicy tropical mango meets a golden, crunchy oat-and-walnut topping in this warmly spiced crisp that feels like a celebration in a baking dish. Fresh ginger and lime juice brighten the filling while cinnamon ties everything together, giving you layers of flavor that are anything but ordinary. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of cured or processed additives — no deli meats, no packaged shortcuts, just whole foods like rolled oats, raw walnuts, coconut oil, and maple syrup doing all the heavy lifting. That matters more than you might think, since preserved and processed ingredients have a sneaky way of showing up in even the most innocent-looking pantry staples. Almond flour adds a subtle nuttiness to the topping and helps it clump into those irresistible golden clusters you'll want to eat straight off the pan. Let it rest for a few minutes after baking and the mango filling thickens into something almost jammy, making every scoop a perfect balance of tender fruit and crispy topping. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of coconut cream for a dessert that's as wholesome as it is genuinely delicious.
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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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