Remember those figs I bought about a month ago?
Well…I tried experimenting with a healthy fig newton, but that didn’t turn out very well. I tried eating them plain, and didn’t like them too much. Then I froze them for later.
A couple days ago I looked in my freezer and saw the frozen figs and the overflowing bucket of fresh plums in my fridge, and I decided to make a crisp. A fruit crisp full of fresh plums, figs, orange zest, and topped with crunchy granola.
Fresh Fig and Plum Crisp
~This crisp was adapted from my Pick-a-Fruit Crisp recipe. Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and, of course, sugar-free!
Ingredients
- 8 plums, chopped
- 6 figs, chopped
- zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts (I used a mix of walnuts and almonds)
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil, or oil of choice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 375*. Mix the figs, plums, orange juice, and orange zest together in a 2-qt baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, nuts, spice, oil, and salt until combined. Sprinkle this topping on the fruit. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the fruit is tender and bubbling. If the top is not yet golden brown, you may wish to broil it for a few seconds until it has nice golden coloring.
Health Benefits:
- Oats: Click HERE for a post about the benefits of oats.
- Cinnamon: Studies have shown that it can help lower LDL cholesterol, help regulate blood sugar levels, has anti-clotting effect on blood, and it can boost cognitive function and memory.
- Plum: Several studies have demonstrated that plums, which contain high amounts of polyphenols, can restore bone mass and structure. High potassium content of plums is beneficial for cardiovascular health. It has a low glycemic index and can be used as a natural laxative.
- Fig: Excellent source of poly-phenolic flavonoid anti-oxidants such ascarotenes, lutein, tannins, chlorgenic acid. Full of fiber, and vitamins A, E, and K. Research studies suggest that chlorogenic acid in these berries help lower blood sugar levels and control blood glucose levels in type-II diabetes. Contains potassium, copper, and iron. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell formation as well for cellular oxidation.
- Orange Peel-Contains lots of antioxidants, and the scent can help people feel more awake.
I loved eating this warm with a dollop of coconut cream or a drizzle of unsweetened almond milk. Leftovers taste great cold and make a great breakfast the next day.
THOUGHT-PROVOKING, MIND-PRODDING QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What are your favorite fruit crisp ingredients? What about your favorite fall fruit?
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Katie@ KatieDid says
I’ve yet to have a fresh fig… I guess there’s always next year! I’ve been eating a few apples a day lately so I think its safe to say those are my favorite fall fruit. Pink lady to be exact. But considering pumpkin is technically a fruit, or so I hear, roasted pumpkin is up there on the list.
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
Mmm crisp. Good idea! I love the fig newton recipe from Elana’s Pantry. SO good!
Haley @ Fit, Young, and Fabulous says
I love figs!!! My Gramma has a fig tree and we like to pick them fresh off the tree and eat them right then and there! MMmmm
lactosefreelizzie says
that looks SO good! i havnet had crisp in forever!
Health Freak College Girl says
this sounds great! i agree…plain figs aren’t really my thing
pure2rawtwins says
I take that bowl for breakfast!!YUM
love figs and plums!
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Fig and Gorgonzola pizza. SWOON.
Rach @ This Italian Family says
Mmm that looks yummy!
Isabelle@cheesymiteapples says
This is a great brekkie!
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
It looks like figs are getting popular this time of year! I’ve never had one, but this might be a time to try them! This recipe looks delicious.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I love your fig recipe..and the baking dish. Per your comment to me, that is tooooooo funny that you have it too! I think yours is bigger than mine; mine is about the size of two decks of cards. Shallow and tiny, but I had to have it.
And that fig tart, have to have that too!
KatsHealthCorner says
Figs and Plums at the best together! 😀 YUMMY!