Pregnancy Friendly Orange-Pistachio Cherry Oat Crisp
Bubbling cherry filling beneath a golden, nutty crust is exactly the kind of wholesome comfort food that feels indulgent without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess during pregnancy. The filling leans on fresh or frozen cherries — a fruit packed with antioxidants — brightened with orange zest, fresh orange juice, and a touch of cinnamon, all thickened naturally with arrowroot starch instead of refined flour. The crisp topping brings rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, and almond flour together with coconut oil and maple syrup, so every bite has that satisfying crunch without any refined sugars or mystery additives. Pistachios are a genuinely great source of folate and healthy fats, making them a smart swap for less nutrient-dense mix-ins. The whole thing bakes at 350°F until the filling is bubbling and the topping turns a deep, toasty gold — your kitchen is going to smell absolutely incredible. A short rest after baking lets the filling thicken up beautifully, so you get clean, scoopable portions rather than a runny mess. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of yogurt for a dessert that genuinely earns its place at the table.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries (about 1 ¾ lb), thawed and drained if frozen
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup raw shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 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, combine the cherries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, orange zest, orange juice, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Toss until the cherries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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