RAW CHERRY CRISP WITH CHIA AND DATES

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 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method:

Toss cherries with vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the 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 chia mixture evenly over the top of the cherries and serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.

Nutritional Info:

PER SERVING:220 calories (70 from fat), 7g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 27g sugar), 5g protein