Alpha Gal Friendly Dark Chocolate & Almond Baked Plums
Warm, jammy plums topped with a crunchy dark chocolate and almond crumble — this dessert feels indulgent but comes together with a short list of wholesome ingredients. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, finding a satisfying sweet treat can be genuinely tricky, since so many desserts lean on dairy butter, cream, or milk chocolate. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, relying on coconut oil and high-cacao dark chocolate to deliver richness without any mammalian byproducts to worry about. The crumble topping is built from chopped almonds, almond flour, maple syrup, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, so every bite has real texture and depth. As the plums roast, their natural sugars concentrate and their juices bubble up around the edges of the dish in the most irresistible way. A drizzle of honey at the end is optional but highly recommended if you want to push it over the top. Serve it straight from the baking dish while it's still warm and you've got a dessert that genuinely impresses.
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4 servings
For the plums
- 4 ripe but firm plums, halved and pitted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping
- ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp honey, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the plum halves cut-side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Drizzle the melted coconut oil over the plums and sprinkle with the ground cinnamon. Toss gently to coat, then return the plums cut-side up.
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