I’m a dessert kinda girl. Like needs a little something sweet every after meal, going out to eat and convincing the person next to me to split the chocolate cake, and there’s no way I’m falling asleep without a sweet treat before bed. I mean, take a look around – we’ve got healthy gluten-free mug cakes, 5-ingredient gluten-free cookie dough, and healthy no-bake snickers. I think it’s pretty obvious I might be a little dessert-obsessed… just a little!
While chocolate-forward desserts are my personal favorite, I do occasionally crave something fruity. But because my fruit dessert cravings don’t last long enough to finish an entire fruit crisp or cobbler, I had to figure out way to make a single serve dessert instead. And that’s exactly what I did here! A whole, fresh, juicy summer peach sliced in half then stuffed with a simple 4-ingredient oat crisp. Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream – YUM!
What You’ll Need to Make This Recipe
Fresh Peach – Choose a ripe, juicy peach for the best flavor! You can find these at your local farmers’ market or grocery store. Peaches are in season and taste their best from June through August.
Rolled Oats – Use gluten-free oats if you need to ensure the recipe is gluten-free. Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free oats are my personal favorite, I love to buy in bulk!
Almond Flour – Almond flour adds a nice nutty flavor and keeps the recipe gluten-free. You can find this at most grocery stores or online. I also purchase almond flour in bulk, Anthony’s organic almond flour is my fave.
Butter or Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is perfect for a vegan option, but butter also works great in this single serve dessert recipe! Use whichever you prefer/have on-hand.
Maple Syrup – This natural sweetener adds a rich flavor to the crisp. Look for pure maple syrup for the best results, or use honey instead if you’d like.
Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs
Make it Vegan: For a vegan peach crisp, use coconut oil instead of butter.
Make it Paleo/Grain-Free: Substitute rolled oats with additional almond flour.
Tips and Tricks
- For the best flavor, ensure your peach is ripe and juicy. A ripe peach will slightly give when gently pressed.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference. For an sugar-free dessert, leave out the maple syrup altogether!
- Pair the warm peach crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped coconut cream for an extra treat!
Healthy Single Serve Peach Crisp (vegan & gluten-free!)
Ingredients
- 1 whole fresh peach
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons almond flour, or all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the peach in half, then remove the pit and scoop about 1 to 2 tablespoons out of the center of the peach to create a larger cavity for the crisp filling.
- In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, melted coconut oil or butter, and maple syrup. Mix together until combined.
- Place the peach halves on the prepared baking sheet, fill each peach half with the filling, then bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving warm with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream!
