Nutmeg Free Cinnamon-Walnut Mango Oat Crisp
Juicy tropical mango meets a golden, crunchy oat-and-walnut topping in this warm, bubbling crisp that feels like a celebration in a baking dish. Fresh ginger and lime juice brighten the filling while ground cinnamon ties everything together with that familiar, cozy warmth — no nutmeg required, and honestly, nothing is missing. Many spice blends and pre-made crisp toppings sneak in nutmeg as a background note, so building this one from scratch means you stay in complete control of every ingredient. The topping comes together with rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil — it clumps beautifully and bakes into something deeply golden and satisfying. A touch of turmeric in the topping is optional but adds a subtle earthiness and gorgeous color if you're feeling adventurous. After about 35 to 40 minutes in the oven, the mango filling bubbles up at the edges and the topping turns irresistibly crisp — let it rest just long enough for the filling to thicken before you dig in. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that's as impressive as it is effortless.
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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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