Artificial Food Coloring Free Orange-Pistachio Berry Oat Crisp
Bubbling berry filling beneath a golden, nutty crust — this crisp is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: fresh or frozen berries, rolled oats, raw pistachios, almond flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil. There are no dyes hiding in a boxed mix or a store-bought topping, which makes this a genuinely stress-free bake for anyone keeping a close eye on synthetic additives. The orange zest and fresh juice woven through both the filling and the topping give it a bright, citrusy lift that feels a little fancy without any extra effort. Arrowroot starch thickens the berry layer naturally as it cools, so you get that perfect jammy texture without reaching for anything artificial. Warm cinnamon and ginger round out the topping alongside the pistachios, making every bite layered and satisfying. It's the kind of wholesome, from-scratch dessert you'll want to make on repeat all berry season long.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 3 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries), fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
For the topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup raw pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
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, toss the berries with the arrowroot starch, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp orange zest, and orange juice until the berries are evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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