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Healthy Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Crunchy Oat Topping for Summer

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A light and wholesome peach cobbler featuring juicy peaches and a crunchy oat topping sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 6 medium peaches), ripe but firm
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with coconut oil or butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the sliced peaches with lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix gently to coat the peaches without bruising, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the peach mixture evenly to the greased baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, chopped nuts (if using), ground flaxseed, salt, and melted coconut oil or butter. Mix until the topping resembles coarse crumbs, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the peaches, allowing some peach edges to peek through.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and peach juices are bubbling around the edges. Watch the last 5 minutes to prevent over-browning.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

If topping browns too fast before peaches bubble, cover loosely with foil and continue baking. Use firm peaches to avoid watery filling. Coconut oil keeps it dairy-free. For gluten-free, substitute whole wheat flour with almond or oat flour and use certified gluten-free oats. Sweetener can be adjusted or substituted with agave or brown rice syrup. Let cobbler rest before serving for better texture. Serve warm with vanilla Greek yogurt or ice cream for extra creaminess.

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