Peach Crisp Recipe with Oats

This healthy peach crisp recipe with oats is the ultimate peach dessert! It’s packed with juicy, ripe peaches at peak sweetness and a crispy oat topping. There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh peaches, especially when they’re picked at the height of the season!

This week, Ella and I visited the farmers’ market, where we found the most incredible peaches that were sweet, fragrant, and bursting with flavor. I knew they deserved to be showcased in a dish that would do them justice, and this peach crisp does just that! It’s a treat that combines a golden, crunchy oat topping with the luscious, juicy filling of those perfect peaches. If you love peaches, try our peach trifle with angel food cake and air fryer peaches next!

🔎 Quick Look: Healthy Peach Crisp Recipe

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
• ⏱️ Cook Time: 40 minutes
• 🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
• 🍽 Calories: ~118 kcal per serving
• 👥 Servings: 6 servings
• 🥣 Key Ingredients: Fresh peaches, oats, sweetener, applesauce, cinnamon
• 📖 Dietary Information: Gluten-free if using gluten-free oats
• 👩‍🍳 Cook Method: Baked
• ⭐ Difficulty: Easy

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Flavorful: Each bite is bursting with flavor! It’s the ultimate combination of fresh, juicy peaches, a hint of cinnamon, and a crispy oat topping.
• Crispy Oat Topping: The topping is crispy, buttery, and delicious!
• Easy to Make: This recipe is easy to make and comes together with simple ingredients.
• Healthier: It’s a lighter option than many traditional peach crisps.
• Delicious: It’s incredibly delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Try our healthy apple crisp, healthy blueberry crisp, healthy strawberry crumble, and air fryer apple crisp next!

Key Ingredients

For the Peach Filling

• Peaches: Use 2-2.5 pounds of fresh peaches, about 5-6 medium-sized peaches. Slice the peaches for this recipe. You don’t have to peel the peaches, but you can if you prefer.
• Cornstarch: The cornstarch helps thicken the peach filling.
• Brown Sugar: Sweeten the peach filling with brown sugar or brown monk fruit.

For the Oat Topping

• Oats: You can use quick oats or rolled oats for the topping. We prefer quick oats because they are a smaller size and crisp up well, but either will work. Don’t use steel-cut oats.
• Oat Flour: Use 1/2 cup of oat flour if you have it, or make it by blending 1/2 cup of oats into oat flour. 
• Brown Sugar: Sweeten the crisp topping with brown sugar or brown monk fruit.
• Butter: Use cold unsalted butter for this recipe. Cube the butter before adding it to the topping.
• Applesauce: Add cold unsweetened applesauce to the oat topping. It helps reduce the amount of butter needed for this recipe.
• Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds incredible flavor to the topping.

Find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

• Peeled or Unpeeled Peaches: We left the sliced peaches unpeeled for this recipe to keep it quick and easy. If you prefer, you can peel the peaches. One method is to blanch them in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then transfer them to an ice bath. From there, the skins should peel off. Or, you can use a vegetable peeler to peel the peaches.
• Add Nuts to the Topping: You can add chopped nuts to the oat topping for another texture and flavor. We added chopped walnuts. Some other options are chopped pecans or almonds.
• Sweetener to Use: You can sweeten this peach crisp with brown sugar, regular sugar, or a sugar-free sweetener such as brown monk fruit or Swerve.
• What Flour to Use: We used oat flour to keep this recipe gluten-free. If you prefer, you can substitute it with almond flour or gluten-free flour. All-purpose flour works too, but your crisp won’t be gluten-free.
• Use Canned Peaches Instead: You can make this recipe with canned peaches if you don’t have fresh peaches. Since canned peaches are often packed in juice or syrup, drain them and pat them dry with a paper towel. Also, taste the peaches to determine how sweet they are. You may not need to add as much sugar or any at all, especially if they are already sweetened. Lastly, since using canned peaches may make the filling more soupy, add another tablespoon of cornstarch. It will help thicken the filling as the peach crisp bakes.

How To Make Peach Crisp with Oats

1. Wash and dry the peaches. Then, cut them in half lengthwise and remove the pits. From there, evenly slice the peaches and add them to a large bowl.

2. Add the cornstarch, brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to the bowl with the sliced peaches. Next, thoroughly mix these ingredients.

3. Lightly spray a 9-inch round baking dish, such as a pie pan, with coconut oil. After that, pour the peach mixture into the baking dish.

4. Make the oat topping. First, use oat flour if you have it, or place 1/2 cup of oats in a blender and blend them into oat flour. You will need 1/2 cup of oats and 1/2 cup of oat flour. Add the oats, oat flour, brown sugar, cubed cold butter, cold unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and optional chopped nuts to a bowl.

5. Mix the ingredients for the topping. Use a fork, your hands, or a pastry cutter to combine the butter with the rest of the ingredients until a crumbly topping forms.

6. Once combined, use your hands to crumble and evenly sprinkle the topping over the peaches in the baking dish. Bake the peach crisp at 350°F for 40-45 minutes. Once done, let it slightly cool before serving.

Serving Suggestions

To truly savor this peach crisp, we recommend serving it warm, after baking it in the oven. The warmth enhances the flavors and ensures the topping remains perfectly crispy. For a classic pairing, add a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, which melts into the peaches and adds a delightful contrast to the crunchy topping. If you’re looking for a dairy-free option, coconut whipped topping is an excellent choice.

Storage Instructions

This peach crisp is best enjoyed warm the day you make it. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. To reheat leftovers, bake them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until the topping is crispy again and the peaches are warmed through.

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More Peach Recipes to Try!

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Breakfast

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