Easy Blueberry Crisp

Transform fresh or frozen fruit into an easy Blueberry Crisp. It’s bursting with fresh fruit flavor and is delicious for dessert… or even breakfast!

Blueberry Crisp

I love baking with fresh or frozen berries and this easy crisp recipe is a perfect way to show them off. It has a really easy method, straight forward ingredients, and it’s made with less sugar than a traditional crisp—which means that the primary flavor is berry. The topping is made with a combination of oats, yogurt, spices, and more for a flavor and texture mix that is so darn delicious.

I love to make it to share with friends for dessert—or to have with yogurt for breakfast. It’s a great way to serve fruit to kids and to use up summer fruit you may have on hand. Top it with whipped cream or yogurt as you like.

(You may also like my Blueberry Oatmeal Bars and my Mini Blueberry Muffins.)

Ingredients You Need

To make this easy summer dessert—or dessert whenever the mood for baked blueberry yumminess strikes—you’ll need the following ingredients.

• Blueberries: You can use fresh or frozen berries as they both work the same here.
• Rhubarb (or additional blueberries if you don’t have rhubarb): You can use fresh or frozen rhubarb.
• Chia seeds: These are optional to help thicken the crisp a little.
• Oats: I use these in the topping to give it the classic texture of a crisp.
• Flour (whole wheat or gluten-free): This mixes with the oats to make the crisp topping so it holds together nicely.
• Maple syrup (or honey for kids over age 1): I use this in the topping to sweeten it a little, which compliments the flavor of the berries.
• Yogurt: I use half yogurt and half butter for the topping, which adds nice moisture and flavor.
• Butter: A little unsalted butter adds richness to the topping.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the simple process involved in making this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full info.

1. Stir together the fruit, maple syrup, and chia seeds.
2. Stir together the ingredients for the topping.
3. Layer the fruit and the topping in a greased baking dish.
4. Bake!

How to Store

You can make this ahead and store in the fridge until needed. Wrap it tightly and store for up to 5 days. It’s best warm, so plan to reheat it a little to serve it.

Best Tips for Success

• Use fresh or frozen blueberries or rhubarb.
• Use additional berries in place of rhubarb if needed.
• Use gluten-free flour and oats if needed.
• Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
• Serve leftovers cold or warm with yogurt for breakfast or a snack.

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Easy Blueberry Crisp

Bursting with blueberries, this easy Blueberry Crisp is a delicious dessert or breakfast to share. Use fresh or frozen berries, according to what you have access to.

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5 from 17 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Author Amy Palanjian

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 208kcal

Servings 6

Ingredients

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• ▢ 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• ▢ 2 cups diced rhubarb (or additional blueberries)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
• ▢ 1 cup rolled oats
• ▢ ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ ½ cup plain yogurt
• ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• ▢ ¼ cup maple syrup, plus 2 tablespoons
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×11 inch baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray or butter.
• Combine the berries, rhubarb (or additional berries), and chia seeds, if using, in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with a little sugar if desired to sweeten the berries.
• (The chia seeds help thicken the juices of the berries, but you can omit if you prefer.)
• Add the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, yogurt, butter, maple syrup, and vanilla into a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
• Drop spoonfuls over the top of the fruit mixture, spreading lightly to even out.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the fruit is bubbly.
• Cool slightly and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

• To store, wrap tightly with plastic wrap or place into an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve cold or slightly warm with yogurt or whipped cream.
• You can use frozen rhubarb or blueberries if needed or desired. Use 6 cups berries if not using rhubarb.
• Use gluten-free flour and oats if needed.
• Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
• Serve leftovers cold or warm with yogurt for breakfast or a snack.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 147mg, Potassium: 341mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 133IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 137mg, Iron: 2mg

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This post was first published June 2020.