You know I love serving healthy versions of decadent dishes for breakfast: like strawberry cobbler, peach crisp and now this healthy pineapple crisp!
What makes this pineapple crisp healthy?
- We use whole oats instead of plain white flour.
- Only a scant half cup of sugar for the whole pan.
- Fresh pineapple (instead of canned) has no added sugar.
- Eggs for added protein!
How to make this healthy pineapple crisp
- Just slice a whole pineapple. (Not sure how? Get instructions.)
2. Mix together your oats, sugar, eggs, etc.
3. Layer in a 8 x 8-inch pan (or similar: mine is part of a Pyrex set with lids) and bake!
Store in the refrigerator for up to three days … but it’ll never last that long!
Healthy Pineapple Crisp Kids Love
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups whole oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice (Or any juice. Even water will work in a pinch.)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8×8-inch dish (or pie pan).
- Combine the oat mixture. Use a mixing bowl to combine oats, brown sugar, orange juice, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and eggs. Mix until all the oats are completely covered in the sugary topping.
- Put the crisp together. Line the bottom of the pan with your sliced pineapples. Completely cover with the oat mixture, then drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake. Place your pan on top of a baking sheet to contain any bubbly drips and pop into a hot oven. Bake for about 1 hour, checking the pan after about 50 minutes to see if the oats are crisp and the fruit juicy.
- Serve. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving, or store covered in the fridge and serve cold the next morning. (And consider drizzling a little milk, cream or half-n-half on top.)
What’s the difference between a crisp and a cobbler?
Whether you’re making a healthy pineapple crisp or a soft peach cobbler, it’s a texture thing according to the writers at Masterclass:
Cobblers are denser due to the biscuit dough topping and base, while crisps use oats and a streusel topping, making them lighter.
Our favorite cobbler can be made with ANY fruit, from blueberries to strawberries and they can be fresh or frozen.
More make-ahead breakfasts kids love
If you like the look of this healthy pineapple crisp, you’ll love these ideas too:
- Peanut Butter & Jam Pancake Bake
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Easy Banana Bread
- Mango Chia Seed Pudding with Fresh Berries
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