Healthy Pear Crisp

An easy-to-make, cozy dessert filled with pear-fectly warm spices 😋

I love making crisps with simple, healthier ingredients & whatever fruit is in season, & pears are just that in January! And sneaking in some protein into both the filling & topping, I’ll even enjoy this one with yogurt for breakfast &/or a snack, or will top it with a scoop of ice cream for dessert… so versatile & delicious 🙌

For the filling, in a bowl mix:

-3 pears, sliced thin

-3 tbsp coconut sugar

-2 tbsp vanilla protein powder

-1 tbsp lemon juice

-1 tbsp cornstarch

-1 tsp cinnamon

-1/4 tsp nutmeg

-1/8 tsp ground ginger

-pinch of salt

Pour filling into an oiled baking pan.

For the topping, in that same bowl mix:

-1 cup rolled oats

-1/2 cup coconut sugar

-1/4 cup almond flour

-1/4 cup vanilla protein powder

-1/4 cup chopped pecans

-1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

Evenly sprinkle topping over the pear filling & pack it down gently. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40-45 minutes, until top is golden & pears are tender. (To prevent the crisp from burning or becoming too brown, you can cover it with tinfoil after 20-25 minutes if needed.) Let cool.

Yummy on its own, but my fave is topping this with some Greek yogurt, maple syrup, & cinnamon. Enjoy!