Warm Berry Crisp with Oat Almond Crumble
A juicy, warm berry dessert topped with a golden, nutty oats and almond crumble.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lily + Lila
Lily created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Mixing bowl
Time saver
For meal prep, assemble the dry crumble topping in batch containers ahead of time for quick assembly.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Combine the blueberry
In a small oven-safe baking dish, combine the blueberry, raspberry, chia seed, and maple syrup. Stir gently to coat the berries.
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Mix the rolled oats
In a small bowl, mix the rolled oats, almond flour, chopped almond, coconut oil, and cinnamon together until a crumbly topping forms.
Look for: a crumbly topping forms
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Scatter the oat and almond crumble evenly…
Scatter the oat and almond crumble evenly over the berry mixture.
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Bake in the center rack for 20…
Bake in the center rack for 20 to 22 minutes, until the berry juices are bubbling around the edges and the crumble top turns golden brown.
Look for: the berry juices are bubbling around the edges and the crumble top turns golden brown
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Remove from the oven carefully and allow…
Remove from the oven carefully and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Allow: 5 minutes
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