It’s officially summer!
If you are looking for a great, Paleo-friendly dessert to pair up with your dinner this weekend, try this recipe below for a Raw Cherry Crisp. If you like recipes like this one, make sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss out on our weekly ‘Food Friday’ email!
Paleo-Friendly Cherry Crisp (Serves 8)
Ingredients
2 pounds (about 8 cups) cherries, pitted and quartered
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons orange juice, divided
1 cup pitted dates
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Toss the cherries with vanilla and 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Spoon into an 8-inch-square dish and smooth the top. In a food processor, combine dates, almonds, chia seeds and cinnamon and process until coarsely ground. Pour in remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice and pulse until combined. Spoon the chia mixture evenly over the top of the cherries. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Enjoy!
*Recipe from Whole Foods