These baked pears with protein crisp make a great healthy snack, dessert, or breakfast, full of healthy fats, fiber, and protein! They are also incredibly easy to make, so they’re a win-win! You just throw together the crumble, top the pears, bake them, and enjoy!
There’s something about warm pears and cinnamon together that is irresistible for me! I can’t pass them up. Add in the crisp topping (which is arguably the best part) and it makes them out of this world! I made this crisp with protein powder to up the protein intake, as pairing something sweet with healthy fats and protein not only keeps you more satiated, but also helps balance blood sugar!
I love having these for breakfast, a fun snack, or a healthier dessert! They’re extra good topped with some almond butter caramel! You just mix together a few tbsp of almond butter, a tbsp or two of maple syrup, and a tbsp of coconut oil together until smooth and creamy (add more maple as needed to reach caramel consistency).
What do you need to make these baked pears with protein crisp?
- Pears: These are the star of the show, obviously! However, you could definitely make this recipe with apples if you prefer them!
- almond flour: You could try subbing oat flour, but almond flour gives a fluffy texture that I love!
- Protein Powder: I love the flavor and added sweetness the protein powder adds. However, if you don’t want to use it, you can sub more coconut flour! You can use “amb-dani” for a discount on my favorite protein!
- maple syrup: This is the sweetener/binder for the crisp. You can sub any sticky sweetener.
- cinnamon: I absolutely love the pairing of cinnamon and pear! However, if you’re not a fan you can leave it out, but cinnamon is a great nutrient dense spice to add to your diet!
- runny almond butter: You can use another nut or seed butter, but you’ll want to make sure it’s really runny, not super thick! (Use code DANI15 for a discount).
- Oats: These are optional. Most classic crisps are made with oats, so I like to add a little pinch. If you can’t do them, leave them out!
How to make the pears:
- Cut the pears in half. Brush them with coconut oil and sprinkle on some cinnamon.
- Mix together the crumble ingredients until a crumble texture forms.
- Place the crumble in the center of the pears.
- Bake.
- Top with whatever toppings you like and enjoy!
Baked Pears with Protein Crisp
Ingredients
- Pears: These are the star of the show, obviously! However, you could definitely make this recipe with apples if you prefer them!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Cut two pears in half. Place the halved pears on a lined cookie sheet. Spray with a little olive oil spray or brush with melted coconut. Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the top.
- Combine all of the crumble ingredients in a small bowl, using your fingers to make it really come together. Divide the mixture amongst the four halves, filling the centers.
- Bake for 30 ish minutes or until tender and the crumble is golden.
- Top with coconut whip, ice cream, or an almond butter caramel drizzle (see blog post), and enjoy!
