This delicious healthy blueberry crisp is lower in sugar and made with whole grains. Syrupy blueberries are topped with an oatmeal-based layer that is lightly spiced with cinnamon.
While foods like gluten, meat, and grains have all been vilified to some extent, my personal feeling is that sugar is the main culprit for so many health issues.
Because I have chronic health issues, I have to limit sugar to feel normal in a day. I notice that if I indulge, I become lethargic, foggy-headed, and more 'mucus-y'.
For me, this dessert is just the right amount of sweet, especially when it's paired with some stevia-sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. This was a total crowd-pleaser in our home, and I hope it will be for you too if you try it!
Light and Healthy Blueberry Crisp
Ingredients
FILLING
- 4 cups blueberries defrosted if frozen (I use two 10 oz bags)
- 2 Tablespoons natural granulated sugar
- 1 T tapioca starch
- 1 Tablespoon water
TOPPING
- 1 cup quick or rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons flour I use spelt
- 2 Tablespoons natural granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil or butter in a soft state
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Mix the berries with sugar until coated.
- Make a slurry by combining the tapioca with the water, then add it into the berries and mix well.
- Pour the mix into a well-oiled 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
- Mix together the ingredients for the topping in a bowl, except for the oil/butter.
- Add in the oil/butter last, mashing it in with a spoon until the mixture looks 'pebbly'.
- Pour the mixture atop the berries.
- Bake the crisp for 35 minutes until bubbly.
- Cool and serve as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Super healthy! I love this recipe! I've never actually made a fruit crisp!
Gabby @ the veggie nook
This looks so delicious! I love the simplicity of it.
Thanks for the link to that men's health workout- I definitely can't wait to try it!
I find I really don't like the gym, so what works for me is workouts I can do at home- running, yoga and lots of body weight training!
Sammi
Yum! I can't wait to try it 🙂 Blueberries will be in season soon up here in SD, so I will be stocking up and trying your delicious creation!
Lauren
Thanks Sammi! I hope you like it if you try it!
nina
Oh my this looks good!! I will definitely have to give it a try ;). Like you, I've been keeping up with my workouts during this pregnancy. I am a firm believer that keeping in shape and eating healthy during pregnancy helps during labor AND rebound quicker post pregnancy 🙂
Lauren
Thanks Nina, I'm with you girl! I definitely notice a difference with it. 🙂
Liz
Lauren,
I love, love LOVE the site's new look! Fresh, clean, simple but so PRETTY. 🙂 And the new logo is supercute. 🙂
Lauren
Thanks so much Liz! 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche
Good thing I have all the ingredients on hand to make this blueberry crisp.. it looks like such a delicious dessert and perfect for a weeknight.
Sharon
I'm so into making some fruit based desserts soon too. Looking forward to those fresh summer berries! Speaking of fresh, love the new look! Nice and clean just like the recipes. 😉
Mike@TheIronYou
I love the new blog design. Liz did - once again - an amazing job!
And I would never say no to a crisp, especially when there are blueberries involved!
Mary
This was delicious, we topped it with some coconut ice cream, so that made up for any lack of sweetness for the kids. Thanks Lauren!
Andrea
The crisp was sooo good! As soon as I saw your recipe I got up and made it. My only problem, I couldn't stop eating it. I'm sure it's not quite as healthy, low sugar/Cal if I eat the entire pan. 🙂
Lauren
Thanks Andrea, I'm happy you liked it!
Nanette LaJeunesse
1 Tablespoon Flour and 1/2 cup of oats combined with 2 cups of blueberries does not make a crisp. This is a lame recipe. It's just blueberries with a little mush on top. Will not make again, sorry I wasted my ingredients.
Cali
Love this recipe. So easy to make! I use swerve granular sugar (0 cal) and almond flour.
Veronica Cohen
I just made this, and it was delicious! I made them in individual ramekins because that is what I had at hand. Can I freeze the unbaked individual servings to bake at another time, or would that ruin the consistency? Thank you so much for for sharing this yummy recipe!