This healthier peach cobbler is one of my favourite ways to enjoy fresh, seasonal peaches. It’s soft, warm, comforting – but with just 6 ingredients and no refined sugar, it’s a much lighter take on the traditional version. You still get that beautiful caramelised fruit and golden topping, but made with wholesome ingredients you probably already have.
What I love most is how the peach flavour really comes through – it’s naturally sweet, juicy and so delicious. The oats create a soft, cakey topping that pairs beautifully with the warm fruit underneath. I swapped the classic ice cream topping for a dollop of thick Greek-style yoghurt with shredded coconut and a drizzle of honey – such a simple but indulgent-feeling touch.
This recipe is the perfect late summer dessert. Or breakfast. Or snack. Honestly, it’s so good, I wouldn’t blame you if you had it at all three.
What Is A Cobbler And Why This One Is Healthier
A cobbler is a traditional dessert that originated in the United States, often associated with Southern comfort food. It’s typically made by baking stewed fruit (like peaches, berries or apples) topped with a soft biscuit-style dough or cake-like batter. The name “cobbler” is thought to come from the rustic, cobbled appearance of the topping once it’s baked – golden, uneven, and beautifully homey.
Classic cobblers are usually made with plain flour, butter, and refined sugar, which can make them quite rich and heavy. My version keeps the comforting feel of the original but uses just 6 wholesome ingredients — rolled oats instead of flour for extra fibre, coconut oil instead of butter for healthy fats, and honey as a natural sweetener. There’s no refined sugar or flour here, but you still get that sweet, gooey fruit base and golden baked topping that makes a cobbler so comforting.
This lighter twist means you can enjoy it more often — even for breakfast! It’s the perfect way to celebrate seasonal fruit like peaches in a simple, nourishing way.
Tips
- Use Ripe Peaches: The riper your peaches, the sweeter and more flavourful the final result.
- Don’t Overmix: Once the batter is smooth and combined, stop blitzing – you want a light texture, not a dense one.
- Grease The Dish: Lightly oil or line your baking dish to make serving and cleaning easier.
- Layer Wisely: Slice two peaches for the base and use one peach in the batter to get the perfect balance of fruit and topping.
- Yoghurt Topping: For an extra creamy, satisfying finish, swirl your yoghurt with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
Swaps
Peaches: Nectarines or apricots would also work beautifully – just make sure they’re ripe and juicy.
Rolled oats: Use gluten-free oats if needed. Quick oats will also work but give a slightly softer texture.
Egg: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) for a plant-based option.
Coconut oil: Olive oil or melted butter will work as alternatives.
Honey: Maple syrup or agave syrup are great substitutes with a similar level of sweetness.
Baking powder: If you don’t have baking powder, mix 1/4 tsp baking soda with 1/2 tsp lemon juice as a quick swap.
Storage
Fridge: Store in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Enjoy cold or reheat in the oven for 5–10 minutes at 160°C.
Freezer: Freeze in individual portions for up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen or thaw overnight in the fridge before warming.
More Healthy Desserts
- Easy & Healthy Apple Cake
- Lemon Olive Oil Cake
- 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
- Healthy Double Chocolate Muffins
6 Ingredients Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 3 peaches mine were on the small side
- 130 g rolled oats
- 1 egg
- 60 ml coconut oil
- 50 g honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
Toppings
- yoghurt
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Slice 2 peaches and add at the bottom of a baking dish. Set aside.
- In a food processor add peach, chopped into cubes) and the rest of the ingredients.
- Blitz and don’t overmix.
- Pour the batter on top of the peaches in the tray and bake for 25mins at 200C.