Diet

Berries crisp

Mandoline – Développe tes défenses naturelles! has won the prestigious Best Canadian culinary cookbook – French of the Gourmand World Cookbooks Awards 2010.

Servings: 16 portions
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Refrigeration: 3 to 4 days
Freezing: 2 to 3 months

Ingredients
  • 1 litre (4 cups) frozen berries
  • 500 ml (2 cups) oats (minute oatmeal, uncooked)
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) whole wheat flour
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) brown sugar
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) canola oil
Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Spread berries in a square 23 cm (9 inch) baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar and maple syrup.
  4. Add canola oil and mix well.
  5. Spread oatmeal mixture on berries.
  6. Bake 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

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