Healthy Easy Peach Crisp with Oatmeal

This easy peach crisp with oatmeal makes the perfect summer dessert and is even healthy enough to serve for breakfast! Made with fresh peaches and a crispy oat topping, this is one tasty sweet treat. A vegan option full of healthy fats and fibre, but low in sugar! {Gluten-free & dairy-free}

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Healthy Peach Crisp

Peaches are one of my favorite summer fruits, and this delicious and easy peach crisp with oatmeal is the perfect way to make the most of them!

This healthy fruit crisp recipe isn’t your average dessert. There’s minimal added sugar since the juicy fresh peaches naturally sweeten every bite, and the almond and oatmeal topping provide an amazing crunch, almost like a granola!

The warm peaches and crisp topping form the perfect combination, especially when served with a scoop of ice cream!

For more fruit crisps, be sure to try my Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp and Apple Crisp without Oats for equally delicious and healthy desserts!

Why Make this Easy Peach Crisp Recipe

Nutritious: Packed with fibre, heart healthy fats, vitamins A and C, this low sugar peach crisp recipe not only serves as a healthy dessert, but also makes a great breakfast!

Quick: It only takes about 10 minutes to make this peach dessert before it gets baked to perfection in the oven.

Make ahead: This is a great make ahead summer dessert. It can easily be enjoyed throughout the week and is freezer-friendly too.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients required for easy peach crisp recipe.

Peaches: Fresh ripe freestone peaches tend to work best in this dessert, and they can be easily found at your local grocery store or farmers market. You can use thawed frozen peaches or drained canned peaches if in a pinch.
Cornstarch: To thicken the peach filling. You can also sub in arrowroot or tapioca starch.
Oats: Old-fashioned oats, or rolled oats, are best to use for the crumble topping, but quick oats can be subbed in as well. Use gluten-free certified if you have a gluten intolerance.
Oat flour: I use oat flour to keep this dessert rich in fibre, but other flours like almond or all purpose will also work.
Sliced almonds: These add a great crunchy texture to the topping. You can also sub other nuts such as chopped pecans or walnuts.
Sweetener: We only need a little bit of sweetener for this peach crisp to enhance the natural flavor of the sweet peaches. Honey or maple syrup both work great.
Coconut oil: Used as a replacement for butter to help give the crumble topping a crunchy texture. You can sub in melted butter if preferred.

How to Make Peach Crisp with Oats – Step-by-Step Instructions

Peaches in a bowl with honey and cornstarch.

Oatmeal topping mixed together in a bowl.

Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly coat an 8×8 inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the sliced peaches, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, oat flour, almonds and remaining cinnamon. Add in the honey and coconut oil, mixing until completely incorporated.
Spread the peach mixture into the prepared pan.
Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the peaches so that the entire surface is covered.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the peach juice is bubbling and the oat mixture is lightly golden brown and crunchy. Cool the freshly baked peach crisp completely to room temperature. For best results, let it rest for 2 hours at room temperature before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Easy peach crisp with oatmeal topping in a baking dish.

Serve alone or with your favorite topping!

Tips for the best peach crisp

Use fresh ripe peaches for best results. If the peaches are too firm, they won’t be as juicy and sweet.

You can peel the peaches if you wish, but it’s not necessary. Once the crisp is baked, the peach skin becomes tender and you can hardly taste it.

Oat flour can be store-bought or made by blending whole oats in a blender until a flour-like consistency is achieved.

For best results, let the crumble rest for at least 2 hours at room temperature before serving to allow the juicy peach filling to thicken.

A fork with some low sugar peach crisp on it.

Recipe FAQs

Can you freeze peach crisp?

Yes, you can definitely freeze this peach crisp recipe!

To freeze: Follow recipe instructions and bake the peach crumble. Cool and cover tightly before freezing for up to 3 months. Thaw the dessert overnight in the fridge and warm for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees F or until heated through.

Can you use frozen peaches instead of fresh?

Yes, if fresh peaches aren’t in season or you don’t have any on hand, you can use frozen peaches. Select frozen peaches that are picked at their peak ripeness, peeled and sliced.

Defrost them before use and drain most of the juices before mixing with the rest of the ingredients.

Can you sub in another fruit instead of peaches?

Definitely! You can also try this recipe with fruit such as berries, apples, or strawberry and rhubarb.

Is peach crisp the same as peach crumble?

Fruit crumbles and fruit crisps share many similarities as baked fruit desserts with a sweet and crunchy topping. The key distinction lies in their toppings. A crisp incorporates oats while a crumble does not. Moreover, crisps offer versatility by accommodating various fillings like apple, cherry, strawberry, and rhubarb.

In addition to crumbles and crisps, there is another related dessert called peach cobbler. This type also features baked fruit but diverges in its topping, which can be a cake or biscuit-style layer, or sometimes a pie crust.

Storage Guidelines

The peach crisp can be stored covered tightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Let the crisp cool completely before storing.

This dessert can be enjoyed cold or reheated in the oven at 350F.

Some of the healthy peach crisp eaten on a plate.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this healthy peach crisp with oats warm or at room temperature. It tastes great by itself, with whipped cream, with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of plain or vanilla yogurt.

For even more fruity flavor, pair it with a glass of this peach rooibos iced tea!

Recipe Variations

Nuts: Try pecans or walnuts instead of almonds.
Fruit: Try nectarines, berries, apples, strawberries or rhubarb.
Spices: Add more cinnamon or try using a dash of nutmeg, ginger or other desired spices.
To make vegan: Use maple syrup as the sweetener.

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