Quick and Easy Peach Cobbler Oatmeal Breakfast Bake (gluten-free!)
Healthy, quick and easy Peach Cobbler Oatmeal Bake that makes for a decadent breakfast, dessert, any-time option that’s gluten-free and full of flavor. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, this is a must-try dish that you’re going to absolutely love!
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A perfectly delicious healthy dessert for breakfast
If you’ve been looking for an indulgent breakfast that’ll feel like a luxurious dessert to fuel you for the day, this is it. Healthy peach cobbler oatmeal breakfast bake is the dish that checks all the boxes when it comes to nutrition without compromising taste.
One of the best parts about this recipe is that it makes quite a bit! This is a great breakfast option to make and have prepped to go for breakfasts throughout the week, or to serve up when entertaining friends and family. This breakfast can totally lean towards the dessert side, especially if you were to throw a scoop of ice cream on top. No one will ever guess that it’s made with entirely healthy ingredients!
Ingredients used to create peach cobbler breakfast dish
This recipe comes with two sections: the base filling and the streusel topping. Within both parts are easy, relatively simple ingredients. Don’t worry, you shouldn’t have to hunt down any obscure baking items if you’ve already been baking gluten-free! Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious dessert for breakfast.
Peach base:
Peaches
Old-fashioned/rolled oats
Egg
Vanilla
Maple syrup
Monk fruit sweetener
Baking powder
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Salt
Dairy-free milk
Streusel topping:
Gluten-free all purpose flour
Old-fashioned/rolled oats
plant-based butter
Monk fruit sweetener
cinnamon
salt
Optional: crushed walnuts
Tools needed to make this recipe
When I say this recipe is simple, I mean it! In total, you’ll only need four items to bring this cobbler to life: 2 mixing bowls, a stirring utensil, and a 9x9 ceramic baking dish. If you have a different sized pan or don’t have one that’s ceramic, feel free to use it, but keep a close eye during baking as times my vary.
How to make quick and easy peach cobbler oatmeal breakfast bake
Healthy cobbler is one of my favorite dessert recipes to make, so why not make a version that you can also have for breakfast?! My thoughts exactly. You’ll need to prepare for 40 minutes of baking time, but the prep shouldn’t take more than 10 or 15! In total, this dish will take less than 1 hour from start to finish.
Start by preheating the oven to 350F.
First, you’ll prep the streusel topping to have ready to go. In a medium bowl and using either a fork or pastry cutter if you have one, work together the butter and sugars until just combined.
In the same bowl, add the flour, oats and salt. Whisk together completely and if you are using walnuts or any other nut of choice, go ahead and incorporate those now. Place the bowl in the fridge while you make the filling next.
Then, in a large bowl, mix the egg, monk fruit sweetener, and maple syrup. Add the gluten-free oatmeal, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and chia seeds, if you’re using them.
Carefully add the dairy free milk into the same bowl and combine all of the ingredients together. Gently fold in the sliced peaches.
Pour the bowl of ingredients into the prepared baking dish.
Next, you’ll be adding the streusel topping you’ve already prepped. Using your fingers, break up the mixture and distribute evenly over the filling that’s already in the fish.
Bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Let cool for 15 minutes, and then enjoy!
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Cobbler topping ideas
Want to spice up your cobbler and include a little extra fun? Add some toppings! Here are some delicious ideas.
Yogurt: if you’re enjoying this for breakfast, then please be my guest and top this cobbler with some yogurt. If you’re on the run, you could make a little parfait and take it with you to enjoy.
Vanilla ice cream: is there anything better than a scoop of ice cream on top of a warm dessert? I didn’t think so. Do yourself a solid and enjoy some ice cream on top of this warm cobbler!
Nuts: I know this recipe includes walnuts, but feel free to add extra on top! Walnuts, peanuts, pecans, almond slivers… they all taste great!
Fruit: like with the nuts, you can’t go wrong with extra fruit. Top your cobbler with the fruit of your choice. More peaches? Sure! Blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries? Of course!
Dried Fruit: quite similar to regular fresh fruit, you can’t go wrong with dried fruit! Raisins or my favorite, mulberries would be an incredible addition to this dish.
Peach cobbler substitution options
Do you have a few alternative ingredients on hand that you’re looking to use in this recipe? Here are some easy swaps that may work for your cobbler.
Peaches: Love a good cobbler but aren’t a big fan of peaches? That’s ok! They can be swapped with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or even blackberries. Choose the fruit of your choice, and follow the directions as outlined in the recipe card.
Maple Syrup: is used in both portions of this recipe. If you’d prefer something else, you can use honey or molasses!
Monk Fruit Sweetener: fdh another ingredient that’s used in both portions of the recipe. If you don’t have this zero calorie, natural sweetener on hand then feel free to use whichever sugar/sweetener you do have available. Just keep in mind that you may need a bit more sweetener than the recipe calls for as monk fruit is typically sweeter than alternatives.
Walnuts: I love using walnuts in this cobbler, but you can use any type of nut that you’d like. I’m positive pecans in particular would taste excellent!
Plant-based butter: This ingredient can be replaced with any similar fatty oil. Coconut oil, ghee, avocado oil, or even regular butter will work just fine.
A healthier cobbler recipe
When I make any new recipe, health and nutritional value is at the forefront of my mind. I love playing around with ingredients to make dishes that are as supportive for your body and mind as possible! For this recipe, I used four ingredients that make it a bit more nutritious than a classic cobbler recipe.
Maple Syrup: To sweeten my cobbler, I used maple syrup. This is one of my go-to ingredients because it serves as an all-natural sweetener that tastes wonderful and eliminates the need for granulated sugar. Combined with the peaches, the taste is something else!
Monk Fruit Sweetener: Another sugar alternative that is wayyyy healthier than granulated sugar. I use this ingredient in nearly everything I make and cannot recommend it enough! Particularly if you’re wanting to keep mindful of your blood sugar then this option is the way to go.
Rolled Oats: Your typical cobbler recipe will almost always fall in the dessert category, most likely using some kind of sugary dough as the top layer. While I’m all for sugary dough and desserts that make my mouth water, I really wanted to enjoy the flavors of this dish while also giving my body what it needs to have a healthy and productive day. I love the feeling of being confident with my food choices, so I combined oats with this recipe to make it equally delicious and nutritious to enjoy for both breakfast or dessert!
Chia seeds: Now this ingredient is entirely optional, but I just can’t help myself when it comes to sneaking in just a wee bit more nutritional value when and where I can! Chia seeds are powerful little guys that are high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals and fiber to help aid digestion, support strong bones, promote heart health and improve blood sugar levels.
Tips to make peach cobbler
Here are a couple of quick how-tos that will help you create the best cobbler for breakfast you’ve ever had!
Don’t skip any of the ingredients: It may be tempting to omit the monk fruit or maple syrup, for example, but these ingredients are vital! You’ll want to use all of the ingredients listed to end up with a delicious cobbler.
Use fresh or frozen fruit: You might be want to use canned fruit in this recipe if it’s something you already have on hand, but I might advise against it. Canned fruits are often loaded with added sugars and flavorings that can not only ruin the flavor of this cobbler, but also diminish the nutritional value. Try and stick with fresh or frozen fruits if you can!
Cool thoroughly before eating: I know we all loveee a warm cobbler, but definitely wait until the cobbler has cooled before digging in! As the cobbler cools down, the filling ingredients will thicken a bit, making it that gooey cobbler texture we all know and love. If you really can’t wait to dive in, that’s fine too, just keep in mind that it might be a bit runnier than it should be!
Storing peach cobbler: Refrigerate any leftover cobbler in a sealed container and try and enjoy within 4 days. Feel free to eat it cold or reheat in the microwave in 15 second increments.
Making peach cobbler ahead of time: Can peach cobbler be made ahead of time? You betcha! I actually really love prepping this recipe on a Sunday evening to have fresh and ready to go for breakfasts moving through the week, so yes absolutely!
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Easy Peach Cobbler Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, using a fork or using a pastry cutter, work together the butter, and two sweeteners until just combined.
- In the same bowl, add in the flour, oats and salt and whisk together until well combined. If using walnuts, use a spatula and incorporate the nuts until all of the ingredients are mixed together.
- Place in fridge until ready to use and begin preparing the peach cobbler oatmeal filling
- Turn oven to 350F and grease 9x9 ceramic dish lightly with olive, avocado, or coconut oil.
- In a large bowl and using a whisk, mix together the egg, monk fruit sweetener, and maple syrup until combined thoroughly.
- In the same bowl, begin to incorporate the gluten-free oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt, until just incorporated.
- Slowly pour the milk into the bowl and using the same whisk, combine all the ingredients together.
- Using a spatula, begin to fold in the sliced peaches.
- Carefully pour the bowl of ingredients into the prepared baking dish.
- Remove the prepared streusel from the fridge and using your fingers to break up the ingredients, begin to sprinkle the topping on top of the filling in the ceramic dish. Distribute evenly until the top of the filling is covered with streusel.
- Bake in oven for 25-35 minutes, or until top of streusel is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before diving in. Feel free to throw some yogurt or heck, even some ice cream if you'd like and enjoy!