Berry Crisp

Looking for an easy summer dessert? This recipe combines all the antioxidants of berries served up with whole grains. Use whatever berries, fruit, or a combination of fruit depending on what is in season to make this delicious dish. This crisp works well with frozen berries as well.

Berry Crisp

Servings : 8

6 cups berries
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/4 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch salt
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons orange juice

In a 8 inch square pan, combine berries and cornstarch.

In a bowl combine oats, flour, pecans, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in butter, oil, and orange juice. Spoon mixture on top of berries.

Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until top is lightly brown and berries are bubbly.

Serve with vanilla ice cream or yogurt.



Per Serving (without pecans): 212 Calories; 11g Fat; 4g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 12mg Cholesterol; 48mg Sodium.