Gut Friendly Orange-Pistachio Peach Oat Crisp
Juicy summer peaches meet bright citrus and crunchy pistachios in a baked dessert that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. The filling gets its silky, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than refined thickeners, and honey keeps the sweetness natural and easy on the digestive system. Fresh orange zest and juice woven through both the filling and the topping give every bite a lively, aromatic lift that makes this feel far more sophisticated than your average fruit crisp. The oat-and-almond-flour topping bakes into a deeply golden, clumping crunch that satisfies without relying on refined flour or inflammatory fats — just rolled oats, pistachios, and coconut oil doing exactly what they should. Warming spices like cinnamon and ginger round things out beautifully, and both happen to be well-regarded for supporting a happy gut. After a short rest out of the oven, the bubbling peach filling thickens into something that looks and tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. Serve it warm on its own or alongside a dollop of coconut yogurt for a dessert that genuinely earns its place at the table.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 2 lbs fresh peaches (about 5–6 medium), pitted and sliced ½-inch thick
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup raw pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 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 sliced peaches, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp orange zest, orange juice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground ginger, and arrowroot starch. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated, then spread them in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
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