Flag Fruit Pizza With Oatmeal Crust

Oliver Bennett
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The Flag Fruit Pizza With Oatmeal Crust is a healthy and festive dessert designed to brighten up any summer celebration, from the Fourth of July to Memorial Day or a casual family barbecue. This treat features a wholesome oatmeal crust topped with a creamy yogurt filling and decorated with fresh blueberries, strawberries, and bananas to mimic the design of the US flag. It serves as a creative, fun-to-make alternative to traditional desserts that allows you to enjoy fresh seasonal ingredients in a nutritious way.

The preparation begins by mixing butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and salt to create a crumbly dough, which is then spread onto a pizza pan lined with parchment paper and baked at 375 degrees for 10–12 minutes. For the filling, a thick, rich Greek yogurt is blended with raw honey to provide a creamy, naturally sweetened base. This healthy dessert is a great way to get children involved in the kitchen, as they can help decorate the patriotic design before letting the pizza set in the refrigerator for about one hour, resulting in a dish that is as nutritious as it is beautiful.

Beyond its festive appeal, this fruit pizza is a family-friendly activity that promotes the use of fresh summer fruits. By substituting traditional heavy frostings with Greek yogurt and using hearty oats in the crust, it offers a lighter option that everyone can enjoy without compromise. Whether you are hosting friends or looking for a special project to do with your kids, this recipe provides a delicious sense of accomplishment and a festive centerpiece for your table.

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Flag Fruit Pizza With Oatmeal Crust

Recipe by RecipesVilla
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup softened butter

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1/4 cup oats

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2–3 cups plain Greek yogurt (24 oz container)

  • 4 tsp honey

  • 2 cups blueberries

  • 1 cup sliced strawberries

  • 1–2 sliced bananas

Directions

  • Crust: Mix butter, flour, oats, and sugar; spread on a pizza pan over parchment paper and bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes. Cool thoroughly.
  • Filling: Mix plain Greek yogurt with honey until combined.
  • Decorate: Spread the yogurt mixture over the cooled crust, then arrange blueberries, strawberries, and bananas to create a flag design.
  • Set: Let the fruit pizza set in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Yogurt Selection: A rich, full-fat Greek yogurt like Fage Total works best for a thick, creamy filling.
  • Sweetness: Adjust the amount of honey in the yogurt to suit your personal preference.

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