Pregnancy Friendly Ginger-Cardamom Cranberry Oat Crisp
Tart cranberries and sweet apple chunks bubble up beneath a golden, nutty oat topping in this cozy baked crisp, and the combination of fresh ginger and double-hit cardamom makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger is a longtime go-to for easing nausea and digestive discomfort, so leaning into it here feels as practical as it does delicious. The filling is sweetened with maple syrup and thickened with arrowroot starch, keeping things clean and free from refined sugars or anything that might give you pause during pregnancy. Rolled oats, almond flour, and chopped almonds build a topping that's genuinely satisfying and packed with fiber and healthy fats — exactly the kind of nourishment worth reaching for. Everything comes together in one baking dish, which means minimal cleanup and maximum reward. Let it rest for just a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling tightens into something almost jammy, perfect for scooping warm into a bowl.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cranberries, apple pieces, 1/3 cup maple syrup, grated ginger, 1/2 tsp cardamom, cinnamon, and arrowroot starch. Stir until the fruit is evenly coated, then transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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