Sometimes you just HAVE to have something sweet! When I was on the 4 hour body diet, I was craving all sorts of things, and when I did, I would write it down in my notes under “Things to eat on my cheat day”, but sometimes the cravings can be so overwhelming that you just have to have that fix. Instead of grabbing some quick, over processed, overly sweet dessert, I urge you to create this Low Carb Berry Almond Crumble instead. Not only will it satisfy your sweet tooth, it will keep you somewhat on track because it is healthy.
I am a die hard berry crisp fan, especially this version. It’s full of antioxidants, held together by that textured, nutty almond meal( ♡ ) instead of white flours and stevia instead of sugar so it won’t spike your insulin levels and you can feel good about eating this even though it’s not your cheat day. If you are really serious about losing the weight, stick to your greens, legumes and proteins but if you just can’t wait, this is a great option because it won’t do too much damage.
This dish is fairly easy and quick to whip up. The chia seeds act as a thickener instead of flour, tapioca or corn starch that most cobblers call for so again, you can feel good about not spiking your insulin levels and chia seeds are a super food, full of health qualities yet virtually flavourless and you won’t notice the texture among the berries.
Ch-ch-ch-chia! Here’s a close up of these little love seeds. I incorporate them in any way I can. Have you used them yet? If so, I’d love to hear in the comments below how you incorporate chia seeds into your life. You could add some extra chia the crumble if you’d like too or even sprinkle them on top of the final product right before you eat it.
In this version I added gooseberries. They have significantly high amounts of phenolic phytochemicals, especially flavones and anthocyanins. Both of these compounds have been found to have numerous health-benefiting effects against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases. Here are 24 reasons to eat more gooseberries.
Mmmmmmmm…Love Love Love Love Love… Low Carb Berry Almond Crumble
- 8 CUPS MIXED FRESH BERRIES: BLUEBERRIES, GOOSEBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, ETC.
- 2 TBSP STEVIA
- 2 TBSP CHIA SEEDS (THICKENER)
- 1/2 TEASPOON FINELY GRATED LEMON ZEST
- 1 CUPS ALMOND OR COCONUT FLOUR
- 3/4 CUP QUICK OATS
- 3/4 CUP SHREDDED COCONUT
- 1/3 CUP STEVIA IN THE RAW
- 1 TEASPOON GROUND CINNAMON
- A PINCH OF SALT
- 1/2 CUP MELTED BUTTER
- 1/2 CUP FINELY CHOPPED ALMONDS.
- PREHEAT OVEN TO 350°F. PUT BERRIES IN A LARGE BOWL AND MIX WITH CHIA SEEDS, STEVIA AND LEMON ZEST. IN A LARGE BOWL, COMBINE THE FLOUR(S), OATS, COCONUT, STEVIA, SPICES AND SALT. STIR IN THE MELTED BUTTER AND ALMONDS UNTIL COARSE CRUMBS FORM. POUR THE FILLING INTO INDIVIDUAL RAMEKINS, OR A 9-INCH UN-GREASED BAKING PAN. ADD THE THE CRUMBS ON TOP OF THE FILLING. BAKE UNTIL FILLING BUBBLES AND TOPPING IS LIGHT GOLDEN ABOUT 45-55 MINUTES. TAKE OUT OF THE OVER AND SET ON BAKING RACK FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR TO COOL DOWN, BUT IT TASTES BEST IF YOU SERVE IT WARM.
