Maple Banana Berry Crumble


Original recipe courtesy Cooking Matters by Share Our Strength, adapted with support from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan.

This is a simple way to use those berries you picked this summer, with added sweetness from local maple syrup and honey.


Maple banana berry crumble

Number of Servings: 10 servings

Calories per Serving: 174


Ingredients

  • 4 large bananas
  • 2 cups mixed fresh berries
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 5 Tablespoons whole wheat flour (divided)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3 Tablespoons dark maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Maple Banana Crumble
  2. Peel and slice bananas in half lengthwise.
  3. Rinse berries and pat dry.
  4. Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place the banana halves flat side down in the baking dish.
  5. Toss berries with 1 Tablespoon flour. Sprinkle berries over the bananas.
  6. In a medium bowl, add 4 Tablespoons flour, oats, sugar, and spices. Stir to blend.
  7. Cut cold butter into little pieces. Add to bowl. Using your fingers, quickly blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly.
  8. Spread the crumbly mixture over the fruit in an even layer. Press down slightly.
  9. Bake about 10–15 minutes, or until the crumble is firm and golden in color.
  10. While crumble bakes, stir together yogurt and honey in a small bowl to create a lighter version of whipped cream.

 

Photo credit: Cooking Matters