1. Preheat oven to 180° (350°F).
2. Prepare the berries: Put the berries (fresh or frozen), date powder (or date puree) and undiluted gelatin into a bowl.
3. Mix thoroughly and pour into a square ovenproof baking pan.
4. Prepare the crisp: Pour the package of Divine Oatmeal Cookie Mix with no added sugar into a bowl.
5. Follow the instructions on the package. That is to say, add 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, 1/3 cup of plant-based beverage or milk and one egg and mix until well blended.
6. Lastly, add the additional ½ cup (125 ml) of plant-based beverage or milk and stir.
7. Pour over the fruit mixture and spread evenly.
8. Garnish with a few berries, if desired.
9. Pop into the oven for 45 minutes.
10. Your house is going to smell so delicious! Allow to cool and serve. Enjoy… with no added refined sugar.

Chef’s secret:

Sweetening with date powder or date puree will take away the acidity of the berries while also adding fibre.

For a “crispier” crisp, opt for the vegan version without the egg. When you top the fruit mixture with the cookie mix, spread it out roughly using a fork.

This recipe courtesy of: Mériane la Madame Labriski