Blueberry Chia Oat Crumble

This high-fiber, high-antioxidant treat is almost too good to be true! The combination of sweetness, crunch, and a burst of blueberry is enough to call it dessert, but it could easily be an afternoon snack or energizing breakfast. Baking the berries makes them extra delicious and juicy. Grab some blueberries from your local farmers, and get baking! Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. 2. In a small bowl, add chia seeds and water. Stir and set aside while you prepare the blueberries. (Let sit for about 5 minutes.) 3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon, and vanilla. Toss well. 4. Add the chia seeds and toss again to coat the blueberries. Transfer the mixture into a pie dish with a spatula. 5. To prepare the topping, combine the almond meal and milk in a medium-sized bowl. 6. Stir in the oats, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking soda, and optional salt. 7. Spread the topping mixture on top of the blueberries evenly. 8. Bake for 35 minutes. 9. Meanwhile, combine the coconut sugar, cinnamon, and water to create a slurry. 10. Once the blueberry crisp is finished baking, spoon the cinnamon mixture on top.

Step 2

I used a glass pie dish, and the blueberries did not stick to the bottom. Depending on your cookware, you may need a little oil to coat the bottom of the dish before baking to prevent them from sticking.

Step 3

Use any fruit you have on hand! Peaches, strawberries, and blackberries are all great choices. You can also substitute flax meal for almond meal. Whole Food Sweetener Use orange or pineapple juice in place of maple syrup, and omit the coconut sugar from the topping. In place of coconut sugar, try date sugar or another light touch of maple syrup, followed by a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Step 4

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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