Using almond flour—a superfood in disguise—sneaks protein into your favorite treats, while cooking condenses the fruit to create a burst of sweet pear flavor that complements tart cranberry. This colorful crisp is rich, warm, and soothing on a chilly day and is a truly healthy modern classic … though if you’re not vegan you may want to add a dollop of cream, vanilla yogurt, or warm coconut milk. Ingredient tip: I use grapeseed oil for its nice, buttery flavor, but another mild oil such as safflower would also work.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 4 (about 1 3/4 pounds) ripe medium pears, each peeled and cut lengthwise into 16 thin slices
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
Notes
PER SERVING: 259 cal, 14g fat (1g mono, 2g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 5g protein, 33g carb, 6g fiber, 80mg sodium