Mixed Berry Almond Crisp Crumble

Warm, simple, and made for summer enjoyment. Simple, fresh seasonal food that asks nothing of us except to be savored.

Ingredients:

🫐 Berry Filling

3 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch

🌾 Crisp Topping

1 cup almond flour
½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
¼ cup chopped almonds or walnuts
3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
3 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Gently mix berries with lemon juice, vanilla, sweetener, and starch. Pour into a small baking dish.

In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients until crumbly.

Sprinkle evenly over berries.

Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm—perhaps with coconut yogurt, vanilla ice creme, or something simple you love.

Cinnamon Baked Apples

One of my favorite cooked fruits during the holidays (or anytime). The warming spice of cinnamon helps balance blood sugar and fights inflammation making this a win win! I’ll even have this for breakfast with some plain yogurt or on my oats!

Ingredients:

6 large apples ( mix it up with some honey crisp and tart granny Smith)

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

2/3 cup of coconut sugar

1 pinch of nutmeg

1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

3 tablespoons of fresh apple juice (or water)

1 pinch salt

Coconut whipped creme or vanilla bean ice creme (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Put to the side a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Peel, core and cut apple into quarters. Slice lengthwise into thin even slices.

Add slices to baking dish and add on top lemon juice, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cornstarch, apple juice or water, and salt. Mix to combine and cover loosely with foil.

Bake for 45 minutes covered. Remove foil and sprinkle with walnuts. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the center is soft and the apples have caramelized a bit.

Top with coconut whipped creme or vanilla ice creme or enjoy au natural!

Chocolate Dipped Delights

When you're craving a bit of chocolate with a mix of healthy, this is the perfect pair!

Ingredients:

1- 2 lbs of mixed fruit of choice ( make sure they are dry and almost to room temp)

1 cup chocolate (60%+ cacao chocolate chips)

1-2 teaspoons coconut oil ( I have also done this w/ out the oil)

Instructions:

1. Melt the chocolate, You can use a double boiler or the microwave.

2. Microwave method : Melt the chocolate in 20-30 second intervals stirring a few times. Heat small amounts at a time to prevent clumping.

3. Double boiler method: Use a glass or stainless steel bowl over a pot of simmering water (Keep some space between the water and the bowl) Stir frequently as the chocolate heats up.

4. Dip fruit into the melted chocolate. Lay it on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet.

5. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set up the chocolate. 

6. Serve chilled