Patriotic Fruit Pizza with Oatmeal Crust

If you are looking for a shareable to bring to your Memorial Day or Fourth of July gatherings, look no further! This is a fun and versatile recipe, and fun for all ages to prepare and enjoy! With an oat-based crust, it is a gluten-free option, and provides some added fiber to your holiday spread (aiding in satiety and contributing positively to GI health)!

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 2 tsp cinnamon

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 10 ½ oz low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt

  • 2 cups diced fruit (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)

  • Optional- dried coconut, mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts

Directions

1.     Preheat oven to 355 degrees Fahrenheit and line round baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.     In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork and then mix in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Transfer mixture onto prepared baking sheet and flatten/shape into a round pizza, about 16” in diameter.

3.     Bake for ~15-20 minutes.

4.     Allow crust to cool, then spread yogurt on top, and top with fruit and other toppings, if desired. Keep in refrigerator (for relatively short period of time as crust with soften within 24 hours) or enjoy immediately!

 

Total servings= 12

1 slice= ~110 calories, 4 grams protein, 18 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram dietary fat

 

Recipe inspired by Bianca Zapatka