Black Forest Choc Crumble

Why this is peri-perfect:
This juicy, chocolatey crumble is pure comfort with a hormonal edge. Berries bring a big antioxidant punch to support brain and skin health, while flax and chia seeds help balance estrogen levels thanks to their lignans and fibre. The oats, almond meal, and walnuts offer slow-burning energy and healthy fats to keep blood sugar steady. And yes — dark chocolate is totally allowed. Especially when it’s paired with fibre and good fats like this. Dessert that loves you back? Yes, please.

Ingredients:

For the base:

3 cups frozen Black Forest berry mix (e.g. cherries, blackberries, raspberries - frozen fine)

1½ tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp chia seeds

For the crumble topping:

½ cup rolled oats

⅓ cup almond meal

2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts

2 tbsp chopped dark chocolate (70–85%)

2 tbsp almond butter

1½ tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp ground flaxseed

Pinch of salt

🔥 Instructions

1.     Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease or line a loaf tin or small baking dish (approx. 20 x 10 cm).

2.     In a bowl, mix frozen berries with maple syrup, vanilla, and chia seeds. Let sit 5 mins to thicken slightly.

3.     Pour the berry mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

4.     In another bowl, mix the oats, almond meal, walnuts, almond butter, maple syrup, chocolate, flaxseed, and salt until crumbly.

5.     Sprinkle evenly over the berry base.

6.     Bake for 25–30 mins, until golden on top and bubbly at the edges.

7.     Cool 10+ mins before dividing into 4 generous serves. If calories allow, blob on a tablespoon of thickened cream (add 50 calories)

Per Serve (approx): Calories: 300, Protein: 6g, Carbs: 27g, Fat: 17g, Fibre: ~8g