Mediterranean Diet Friendly Orange-Pistachio Peach Oat Crisp
Fresh peaches tossed with honey, orange zest, and warm spices bubble up beneath a golden, nutty topping that smells absolutely incredible as it bakes. The combination of rolled oats, chopped pistachios, and almond flour creates a crisp that's hearty and satisfying without leaning on refined flour or processed sugars. Coconut oil binds the topping together while keeping everything plant-based and wholesome, and a double hit of orange zest in both the filling and the topping ties the whole dish together with a bright, citrusy thread. This is exactly the kind of dessert that fits naturally into a Mediterranean-style way of eating — fruit-forward, rich in healthy fats from the pistachios, and sweetened only with honey. Arrowroot starch thickens the peach juices into a glossy, jammy filling that holds its shape beautifully once the crisp rests for a few minutes after coming out of the oven. Serve it warm on its own or alongside a dollop of plain Greek yogurt if you want to lean even further into that wholesome, feel-good vibe. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive enough for company but is genuinely simple to pull together on any given weeknight.
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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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