Blueberry & Strawberry Crisp

Know what you Eat - Blueberries are a source of Vitamins A and C, potassium and folate. Blueberries are very low in fat and sodium, and high in dietary fiber and potassium.Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber ,iodine, potassium, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, copper, and vitamin K. These berries are rich in phytonutrients phenol, which makes them a heart-protective fruit, an anti-cancer fruit, and an anti-inflammatory fruit, all rolled into one.These berries are packed with antioxidants which neutralize free radical damage to the collagen matrix of cells and tissues that can lead to cataracts, glaucoma, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, heart disease and cancer.

I always love to try out new recipes, i get recipes from lot of sources. My Dad passes on recipes which comes in television shows over phone, my Mom sends across recipes from magazine cutting. This is one such recipe and my Uncle scanned and forwarded me this recipe, this crisp is very easy to make and a must try during the berry season.

Cooking Time - 20 mins
Preparation Time - 10 mins
Serves - 4

Ingredients

Strawberries - 2 cups(Chopped)
Blueberries - 1 cup
Brown sugar - 1 tbsp
Whole wheat flour - 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp

Whole wheat flour - 1/3 cup
Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
Oats - 1/4 cup
Cinnamon powder- 1/2 tsp
Chilled Butter - 2 1/2 Tbsp (Cut into pieces)

Frozen Vanilla Yogurt - 1 cup

Method

1) Preheat Oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2) Combine first four ingredients in a bowl and spoon into a baking dish.
3) Place the brown sugar, whole wheat flour, oats and cinnamon powder in a food processor pulse two times until combined.
4) Now add the cut butter pieces and pulse 4 more times till the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
5) Sprinkle over the berry mixture and bake at 375 until bubbly and the top mixture slightly browns and becomes crisp.
6) Top each serving with 1/4 cup of frozen yogurt and enjoy these guilt free snack/dessert.

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