Crunchy oats, sweet berries, and rich, melted dark chocolate make this a truly satisfying yet still healthy indulgence. The berries provide antioxidants key for recovery and (along with the oats) a dose of fiber.

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Instructions :

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix the berries and cornstarch. (If using thawed frozen fruit, use the greater amount of cornstarch.) Pour the fruit into an 8″ x 8″ glass baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, oats, wheat germ, brown sugar, cinnamon, and almonds. Spread over the berry mixture. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and top evenly with the chocolate chips. Return the dish to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is melted. Serve warm topped with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Berry Crisp

Chocolate Berry Crisp

Crunchy oats, sweet berries, and rich, melted dark chocolate make this a truly satisfying yet still healthy indulgence. The berries provide antioxidants key for recovery and (along with the oats) a dose of fiber.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 297
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bags 12 ounces each frozen mixed berries, such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, thawed and drained, or 5 cups fresh berries
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/3 cup dark or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • Vanilla ice cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix the berries and cornstarch. (If using thawed frozen fruit, use the greater amount of cornstarch.) Pour the fruit into an 8″ x 8″ glass baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the honey, oats, wheat germ, brown sugar, cinnamon, and almonds. Spread over the berry mixture. Bake for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the dish from the oven and top evenly with the chocolate chips. Return the dish to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is melted. Serve warm topped with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.