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My healthy peach cobbler recipe features tender, lightly sweetened peaches with a beautiful biscuit topping. It’s easy to make and naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Need a refreshing dessert in time for summer? Here’s a recipe that’s been a massive hit in my household: peach cobbler, made with healthy, good-for-you ingredients.
The texture of the filling is gooey and thick, while the topping is flaky yet fluffy. It’s sweet and bursting with refreshing peach flavor. My family loves to enjoy this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but I’ve been known to enjoy leftovers with Greek yogurt for a healthy snack.
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Why I love this recipe
- Uses fresh OR canned peaches. This cobbler is equally delicious whether you use canned or fresh peaches.
- Wholesome. Without trying, this cobbler is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, and there’s only a minimal amount of added sugar.
- 100 calories per serving. I don’t have to tell you that’s MUCH lower than your average cobbler.
- Light and refreshing. The texture of the peaches and crisp topping make for a surprisingly delicate, flavorful, and irresistible dessert.
If you are looking for more fruity cobbler and crisp recipes, try my strawberry crisp and healthy apple crisp next.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“Really good! I absolutely loved this recipe. Was easy and tasted great!” – Jaycee
Key Ingredients
- Peaches. While I prefer fresh peaches, canned peaches work just as well. If you use the canned variety, ensure they’re in natural juices and NOT syrup.
- Sugar. I used brown sugar, but white sugar can also work. For a sugar-free version, use a sugar-free sweetener, like a keto brown sugar substitute.
- Lemon juice. The acidity keeps the filling gooey and soft and balances out the sweetness of the peaches.
- Vanilla extract. Adds a lovely touch of vanilla.
- Xanthan gum. Thickens the filling. You can also use cornstarch but you will need to use a full 2 tablespoons.
- For the crisp topping. A combination of almond flour, arrowroot flour, baking soda, salt, coconut oil, maple syrup, and milk.
How to make a healthy peach cobbler
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1- Pre-bake the filling. Toss peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and xanthan gum in a bowl. Spread in a greased dish and bake for 15 minutes.
Step 2- Make the crisp topping. Whisk the crisp ingredients together until a thick dough remains.
Step 3- Second bake. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit topping onto the peaches. Bake for another 15 minutes.
Step 4- Cool and serve. Remove the peach cobbler from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Cover with foil. If you notice your biscuit topping starting to brown too quickly, cover the baking dish with tin foil and continue baking for the final 10 minutes.
- Know when it’s done. The cobbler is done baking when the biscuit is golden brown, and the fruit is fork-tender.
- Enhance the flavor. Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon for a more warming flavor.
- Fold in some mix-ins. Like pecans, walnuts, or blueberries.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftover peach cobbler should be stored in the refrigerator, covered in an airtight container, for up to 1 week.
To freeze: Place leftover portions of the cobbler in a freezer-friendly container and freeze them for up to 6 months. You can also portion them in single serving containers.
More healthy desserts
- Healthy peanut butter cookies
- Healthy cookie dough
- Healthy chocolate cake
- Healthy chocolate chip cookies
If you tried this Healthy Peach Cobbler recipe or any other recipe on The Big Man’s World, please rate the recipe and let me know how it went in the comments below. It really helps others thinking of making the recipe.
Healthy Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 5 cups peaches freshly sliced or canned
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or any sweetener of choice
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
For the biscuit
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup agave nectar or honey
- 4 tablespoon milk I used unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all your filling ingredients and mix until combined. Transfer to the greased dish and spread out in an even layer. Place it in the oven and par-bake it for 15 minutes.
- While the peach filling is baking, prepare the biscuit topping. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, and milk, and whisk together until a thick dough remains.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit topping onto the peaches. Place back in the oven and bake for a further 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Remove the peach cobbler from the oven and let it sit for five minutes, before serving.
I didnt try peaches in desserts before. Good.
Really good! I absolutely loved this recipe. Was easy and tasted great!
Peaches I like so much. Maybe instead of sugar will put eritrit.
I bought xantan powder long time ago but never knew for what to use it. Now I know hehe. Thanks!
Omg this is the best cobbler I’ve ever tasted. The clumps of dough didn’t really get fully baked, but it didn’t matter. The flavors were incredible. I used virgin coconut oil because I love the taste of coconut, and you really don’t even need 1/4 cup of brown sugar; a sprinkling is enough if the peaches are ripe (mine were perfect-had to restrain myself from eating them as is). I don’t even peel the peaches when they are that good.
I would serve this to guests and I will be making it again and again. Great find!
I had a pile of peaches that needed to be used and this was the perfect recipe for them. The biscuit topping is delicious and a scoop of ice cream makes it even better!
Best healthy peach cobbler ever!
I am so glad I found this recipe! My son can’t have eggs so I’m always looking for vegan options for baking. This did not disappoint!! I used my fresh peaches from The Peach Truck and it was perfection! The only thing I noticed was that there was no cinnamon in the recipe! What’s a peach cobbler without a little cinnamon? The second time I made it, I added a dash of cinnamon to the peaches and it was so good! Thank you for the amazing recipe!
I make this every time I have peaches on hand!