Healthy Peach Crisp
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Published Jul 05, 2021, Updated Sep 13, 2021
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Healthy peach crisp made with fresh peaches and topped with an oatmeal pecan crumble topping that’s gets nice and crispy.
I am on a serious peach kick. I’ve bought a bag from our local farmers market for two weeks straight. They’re so juicy and delicious. I can’t get enough. You can typically find me munching on one while I make breakfast each morning, but just recently I decided to remake this peach crisp, which is an old EBF recipe that I posted over ten years ago. I updated the recipe a bit, took new photos and here it is!
Baked fruit desserts are one of my favorites. Mainly because they’re fruity, but also because they’re typically served with ice cream and I love love LOVE ice cream. Warm baked fruit, a crunchy topping and ice cream = dessert perfection.
Here’s What You Need
- peaches – use fresh, in-season peaches for the best results!
- arrowroot powder – to thicken the peach filling.
- lemon juice – for a touch of brightness.
- oats – any type of oat should work here as it’s just in the crisp topping. I typically use Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats.
- almond flour/meal – I love the texture and nutrition that almond flour adds to this crisp, but regular all-purpose flour works too!
- pecans or almonds – adds a little crunch to the topping.
- coconut oil – make sure you’re using extra virgin coconut oil. I’ve purchased several different brands of coconut oil before, but Nutiva organic extra virgin coconut oil is my favorite.
- pure maple syrup – an extra hint of sweetness thanks to this natural sweetener.
- vanilla extract – a wonderful flavor enhancer.
- ground cinnamon – brings the whole dish together!
- sea salt – to season the dessert and make all of the flavors pop.
My Favorite Peach Crisp Toppings
I love peach crisp on it’s own but it’s even better with toppings! Here are some ideas:
- ice cream – I have been eating it with Halo Top Creamery vanilla ice cream, which is a low cal/low sugar ice cream that actually tastes pretty darn good!
- yogurt – add creaminess and protein by adding yogurt as a topping! Pro tip: whip the yogurt in a food processor for a light and airy texture.
- whipped cream – can’t go wrong with classic whipped cream!
- coconut whip – looking for a dairy-free option? I love topping this peach crisp with coconut whipped cream!
How to Store This Peach Crisp
After letting the crisp cool completely, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
More Peach Recipes to Try:
- Peach Baked Oatmeal
- Blueberry Peach Oatmeal
- Peach Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Peach Greek Yogurt Bowl
- Grilled Salmon Salad with Peaches and Corn
Healthy Peach Crisp
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced peaches, about 6 peaches
- 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder, (cornstarch also works)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1/2 cup almond flour or almond meal
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add peaches to the dish and combine with arrowroot and lemon juice. Set aside. You can also mix the peaches in a bowl if that's easier.
- In a medium bowl, stir together oats, pecans, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt.
- Once combined, spoon oatmeal pecan topping over the peaches. Gently press the mixture down using the back of the spoon.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until fruit is bubbling and tender or until topping has hardened and turned a lovely golden brown color.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Omg! The crumble for the healthy peach crisp is to die for!! Omg so freaking good! We picked a LOT of peaches more than I knew what to do with, I’ve had peach overnight oats, peach oatmeal, peach smoothies. The list goes on. I even froze a bunch BUT this takes the cake. So good!! I will definitely make this again!!! Thank you for all your HARDWORK in putting these amazing and healthy recipes together especially with the macros!! Helps me stay on track with the fasterway.
Woo!! So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Katianne! Thanks so much for trying it out and coming back to leave a review. It means so much to me!
This was AMAZING! I added one crushed graham cracker to the topping for a little extra crunch (without adding too many extra calories), and it was delicious. I definitely plan on making this again (and again…and again…).
Woo!! So pumped this peach crisp was a hit, Leanne! Thanks for the review. It means so much to me!
Wonderful dessert— not cloying like most crisps! Subbed nectarines for peaches and my hubby, who doesn’t even like nectarines, really enjoyed it!
For the topping, I cut the maple syrup back to 1/4 c., chopped up pecans and walnuts, used avocado oil and added a little extra oatmeal. I also baked it for 30 minutes, checked it and put it back in for another 7 minutes and it was delish!
Yay! So glad this peach crisp was a hit, even with your substitutions! Thanks so much for the review, Kaycee. I so appreciate it!
SO delicious. Thank you.
What a healthy & tasty way to eat peach crisp during peach season! I loved that this dish was just sweet enough with ripe peaches & the maple syrup!
YESS! I agree, the natural sweetness of the ripe peaches goes such a long way. I am so happy that you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for your review & star rating, Cindy, I so appreciate you being here!
Ontario peaches are in and I’m definitely going to make this👍😍 I don’t have almond meal or flour. What can I use instead?
Hey Susie – Oat flour or all-purpose flour should work well as a substitute. Let me know how this recipe turns out if you end up making it!
Loved it! I added blackberries and made a little more topping! Loved that its refined sugar free! Delicious! Than you!
So glad you loved this recipe, Nanette! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review!
is it crunchy or more soft, how can I make it more crunchy? want to make this for my mum’s birthday but she hates soft and soggy crumbles ♡ 🙂
Hi Victoria – The crisp on the top is pretty crispy is made correctly, you can also pop it under the broiler for a few minutes to really crisp up the top. Hope this recipe is a hit!