One of the beauties of fruit is the chance to enjoy a sweet treat with no added sugars. Not only are cherries delicious, they’re also packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They’ve also been shown to fight inflammation and disease, prevent and ease arthritis pain, and promote more restful sleep, among many other benefits. Enjoy with a little low-fat Greek yogurt for creaminess and a protein boost.
PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
15 Min
SERVINGS
4
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 4 cups frozen (thawed) or fresh pitted dark sweet cherries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine 1 cup oats, ¼ cup almonds, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon each butter and oil. Use a fork to smash the butter and stir to combine.
- In another small bowl, stir together 4 cups cherries and 1 teaspoon each vanilla and cornstarch. Divide the mixture among 4 (8-ounce) ovenproof ramekins. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the cherries. Bake until the cherries are bubbly and the oats are golden-brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 1 cup | Calories: 268 | Total fat: 11g | Saturated fat: 3g | Carbohydrate: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fiber: 6g | Sodium: 40mg
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Recipe provided by ThedaCare Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education, courtesy of eatingwell.com
ThedaCare is pleased to offer nutrition and diabetes care. If you’d like to connect with a registered dietitian or diabetes educator, ask your care team for a referral.
