I made you a crisp that's epically delish.
You know you want me. The crisp, that is. Say hello to the easiest, most delish summer dessert you've ever laid mouth on. Then say goodbye, because it ain't gonna last very long.
I asked you lovely readers on Facebook what kind of recipes you'd like to see more of on Hummusapien. It's no shocker that you said more easy recipes with few ingredients as well as more snackable stuff. You ask for snackity balls and bites and five minute dinners and what do I give you? A freaking berry crisp. Geeeeeeez.
But wait. I swear this is a super easy recipe. You know when you're about to bake cookies and you debate whether you have the energy to get out the mixer and make the dough and let it chill and roll all the balls and bake all the balls? And you're like um... how bout break-n-bake. Thank your lucky stars that this recipes only requires you to dump a bag of frozen mixed berries into a dish and top it with a crumbly crust that comes together in minutes.
Oh and you can totally eat this for breakfast because it's mostly berries, oats and almonds, ya know? I downed a batch of blueberry pancakes prior to photographing this beauty and obviously ended up eating some crisp with ice cream, too. Breakfast numero dos, right after breakfast numbero uno. Truth.
Breyer's natural vanilla ice cream is SO GOOD.
This crisp is very forgiving. I'm pretty sure it would taste amazing no matter what you put in it, because let's be real...what doesn't taste incredible covered in a sweet, buttery, crumbly topping? This is the kind of dessert you can make all year love and just adapt to what's in season. Don't have frozen berries? Use fresh. Don't have berries? Use apples. Don't have apples? Use peaches.
Don't have peaches? You need to go to the store.
Summer Berry Crisp
Adapted from this recipe
Summer Berry Crisp
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb (or 3 cups) frozen or fresh mixed berries (I used Trader Joe’s frozen fancy berry medley)
- 1 cup almond meal
- ½ cup oats
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease an 8x8 baking dish and spread berries out in pan.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until you’ve reached a crumbly, moist texture resembling cookie dough. Spread crumb topping evenly over berries.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Serve with vanilla ice cream on top.
Jenny - Support Your Beauty says
Hi Alexis,
Can't wait to try this one. This looks easy to bake. I am not good at baking but I think I can handle this one. I love berries and I wonder how it taste mixed with other ingredients. Hope you can share more easy bake recipes. Thank you for posting.
Jenny - Support Your Beauty says
Hi Alexis,
Can't wait to try this one. This looks easy to bake. I am not good at baking but I think I can handle this one. I love berries and I wonder how it taste mixed with other ingredients. Hope you can share more easy bake recipes. Thank you for posting.
Yamir says
Breakfast today, amazing!!!! I'm so glad I have leftovers. Didn't have almonds so I grinded some rolled oats. Delicious and so easy to whip up. Thanks!!!!
Yamir says
Breakfast today, amazing!!!! I'm so glad I have leftovers. Didn't have almonds so I grinded some rolled oats. Delicious and so easy to whip up. Thanks!!!!
Carrie says
I'm drooling. Not sure how I missed this one back in 2013. May have to get domestic this weekend and make this!!
Alexis says
Hahaha what a fabulous comment! Love that you just called yourself domestic.
Carrie says
I'm drooling. Not sure how I missed this one back in 2013. May have to get domestic this weekend and make this!!
Alexis says
Hahaha what a fabulous comment! Love that you just called yourself domestic.
Smitty says
I see that this is an old post but I found your recipe looking for a healthy crisp recipe to use up some fresh berries and apples that needed to be used up. I rarely write reviews and I love to try anything in a healthier/skinnier version. Trust me, there are a lot of flops out there;) Although we are use to a sweeter, buttery crisp topping, we thought your skinny version was incredible! I served it with the choice of Greek frozen yogurt or coconut whipped cream. I was worried the apples wouldn't cook long enough, as the crumble was getting dark, so I just covered it with foil for an extra 10 minutes of cooking. I might add some slivered or sliced almonds next time into the crumble for extra crunch, but it was perfect as written.
Thank you so much for a fail proof, healthy recipe!
Smitty says
I see that this is an old post but I found your recipe looking for a healthy crisp recipe to use up some fresh berries and apples that needed to be used up. I rarely write reviews and I love to try anything in a healthier/skinnier version. Trust me, there are a lot of flops out there;) Although we are use to a sweeter, buttery crisp topping, we thought your skinny version was incredible! I served it with the choice of Greek frozen yogurt or coconut whipped cream. I was worried the apples wouldn't cook long enough, as the crumble was getting dark, so I just covered it with foil for an extra 10 minutes of cooking. I might add some slivered or sliced almonds next time into the crumble for extra crunch, but it was perfect as written.
Thank you so much for a fail proof, healthy recipe!
April says
5 stars, duh.
★★★★★
April says
5 stars, duh.
★★★★★
April says
wait, omg, how am i just seeing this now? i need to make this. ASAP. i think im drooling and im taking a workout class in 20 minutes. get it together, april. seriously, i need this in my mouth. this is so easy and sounds DIVINE. also just a heads up, when i tried to link to this from your "sweet endings" recipe page i ended up at pumpkin quinoa muffins. good thing i was determined and typed this in the search bar, b/c i almost missed out on indulging in this sometime soon. can't wait to shove this in my face and send you a selfie w/berry juice and ice cream dripping down my face. haawwwt.
Alexis says
Thanks for the tip girly!! Fixed 🙂 I totally forgot about the amazingness that is this recipe--so easy, so delish, so perfect. Gah!
April says
So I made this for a potluck brunch this weekend and loved it so much that I daringly have it in the oven for myself right now. I say daring bc this says 6 servings and there's only one of me. Ummm, this is a problem. Self control is not my middle name. But yum nonetheless!!!! This recipe rocks. And so do you. Hope Europe is amazeeeeee. xo!
April says
wait, omg, how am i just seeing this now? i need to make this. ASAP. i think im drooling and im taking a workout class in 20 minutes. get it together, april. seriously, i need this in my mouth. this is so easy and sounds DIVINE. also just a heads up, when i tried to link to this from your "sweet endings" recipe page i ended up at pumpkin quinoa muffins. good thing i was determined and typed this in the search bar, b/c i almost missed out on indulging in this sometime soon. can't wait to shove this in my face and send you a selfie w/berry juice and ice cream dripping down my face. haawwwt.
Alexis says
Thanks for the tip girly!! Fixed 🙂 I totally forgot about the amazingness that is this recipe--so easy, so delish, so perfect. Gah!
April says
So I made this for a potluck brunch this weekend and loved it so much that I daringly have it in the oven for myself right now. I say daring bc this says 6 servings and there's only one of me. Ummm, this is a problem. Self control is not my middle name. But yum nonetheless!!!! This recipe rocks. And so do you. Hope Europe is amazeeeeee. xo!
Brieanna says
I love this recipe! It looks delicious but is not full of typical crisp "staples" like sugar or butter, awesome job : )
Alexis says
Thanks so much, Brieanna! I love when you can't even tell that it's bursting with healthy goodness 🙂
Brieanna says
I love this recipe! It looks delicious but is not full of typical crisp "staples" like sugar or butter, awesome job : )
Alexis says
Thanks so much, Brieanna! I love when you can't even tell that it's bursting with healthy goodness 🙂
Joy says
Sounds great! I wonder if you could use flax meal?
Alexis says
I think you could definitely add in some flax meal! I wouldn't use all flax instead of flour, but feel free to add some in.
Joy says
Sounds great! I wonder if you could use flax meal?
Alexis says
I think you could definitely add in some flax meal! I wouldn't use all flax instead of flour, but feel free to add some in.
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
I love summer fruit crisps! I love that you used almond meal in the topping--great idea! 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks, Maryea! I think almond meal really seals the deal in the texture department.
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
I love summer fruit crisps! I love that you used almond meal in the topping--great idea! 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks, Maryea! I think almond meal really seals the deal in the texture department.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
Yum! Supposed to make dinner on friday and this will be perfect! So happy I found you on Insta 🙂
Alexis says
Yay! SO glad you found me, too 🙂 This would so perfect for guests!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
Yum! Supposed to make dinner on friday and this will be perfect! So happy I found you on Insta 🙂
Alexis says
Yay! SO glad you found me, too 🙂 This would so perfect for guests!
Samantha @ 10000 Squats says
OMG your summer berry crisp looks amazing! And so easy to put together! I'll definitely try that one this weekend.
Alexis says
Thanks, Samantha! It's definitely one of the easiest desserts ever...totally fool-proof.
Samantha @ 10000 Squats says
OMG your summer berry crisp looks amazing! And so easy to put together! I'll definitely try that one this weekend.
Alexis says
Thanks, Samantha! It's definitely one of the easiest desserts ever...totally fool-proof.
Kathy @ Olives and Garlic says
I've had a craving for one of these for a few days. I can imagine how delicious it was especially with some ice cream. MMMMM
★★★★★
Alexis says
The ice cream addition is totally essential 🙂
Kathy @ Olives and Garlic says
I've had a craving for one of these for a few days. I can imagine how delicious it was especially with some ice cream. MMMMM
★★★★★
Alexis says
The ice cream addition is totally essential 🙂
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
So love this crisp recipe - thanks so much for sharing!
Love that you used almond meal in it!
Alexis says
I love love love the texture that almond meal brings to baked goods! So healthy, too 🙂
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
So love this crisp recipe - thanks so much for sharing!
Love that you used almond meal in it!
Alexis says
I love love love the texture that almond meal brings to baked goods! So healthy, too 🙂
Angela @ Health's Angel says
I loveeee summer berry crisps! My mom used to make an amazing one but hasn't done that in years. I think I'm due up for some crisp. 🙂
Alexis says
My mom used to make fabulous apple crisp when I was little. We're all due for a little summer crisp, that's for sure!
Angela @ Health's Angel says
I loveeee summer berry crisps! My mom used to make an amazing one but hasn't done that in years. I think I'm due up for some crisp. 🙂
Alexis says
My mom used to make fabulous apple crisp when I was little. We're all due for a little summer crisp, that's for sure!
Khushboo Thadani says
Fact: everything tastes better when served a la mode! This sounds amazing and I'm all for homemade dessert recipes which are low in ingredients and butter - there's a time and place :)! Anything you would suggest in place of the almond meal?
Alexis says
Agreed. If you have raw almonds, you could grind those up into almond meal. If not, maybe you could sub oat flour and add a bit more coconut oil I'd say!
Khushboo Thadani says
Fact: everything tastes better when served a la mode! This sounds amazing and I'm all for homemade dessert recipes which are low in ingredients and butter - there's a time and place :)! Anything you would suggest in place of the almond meal?
Alexis says
Agreed. If you have raw almonds, you could grind those up into almond meal. If not, maybe you could sub oat flour and add a bit more coconut oil I'd say!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
This looks amazing! I'm loving your skinny version, it sounds perfect.
Alexis says
Thanks, Sarah! It's super yummy.
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
This looks amazing! I'm loving your skinny version, it sounds perfect.
Alexis says
Thanks, Sarah! It's super yummy.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I LOVE how easy this sounds. I am certainly no baker, so easy dessert recipes like this are my fave!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I LOVE how easy this sounds. I am certainly no baker, so easy dessert recipes like this are my fave!