Vegan Cinnamon-Walnut Mango Oat Crisp
Juicy, tropical mango meets a golden, crunchy oat-and-walnut topping in a dessert that feels indulgent but comes together with nothing but wholesome, plant-based ingredients. Fresh ginger and lime juice brighten the filling while ground cinnamon ties everything together, giving the whole dish that warm, spiced aroma that makes people wander into the kitchen asking what's in the oven. The topping gets its richness from melted coconut oil and maple syrup, which bind the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and almond flour into satisfying, crackly clusters — no butter or honey needed. That means every component, from the bubbling fruit base to the last golden crumb, is completely free of animal products without any substitutions or compromises. A pinch of turmeric in the topping is optional but adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous amber hue if you're feeling it. After about 35 to 40 minutes in the oven, the mango filling turns jammy and the edges bubble up through the crisp in the most satisfying way. Let it rest for a few minutes before scooping, and it's honestly perfect on its own or with a scoop of your favorite coconut milk ice cream.
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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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