Pregnancy Friendly Orange-Pistachio Peach Oat Crisp
Fresh peaches, bright orange zest, and crunchy pistachios come together in a bubbling, golden crisp that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome, recognizable ingredients. During pregnancy, it can be hard to find desserts that satisfy a sweet craving without leaning on refined sugars or processed additives — this one sweetens the filling and topping with honey alone, keeping things naturally delicious. Arrowroot starch thickens the juicy peach filling beautifully without any cornstarch or mystery thickeners, and coconut oil binds the oat topping in place of butter, making it easy to digest and gentle on a sensitive stomach. The pistachios add a satisfying crunch along with healthy fats and plant-based protein, which are genuinely welcome nutrients when you're eating for two. A double hit of orange zest — once in the filling, once in the topping — ties everything together with a citrusy brightness that makes this feel far more special than the effort involved. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will settle into something jammy, fragrant, and absolutely worth every bite.
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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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