This vegan peach cobbler recipe captures the essence of my favorite summer stone fruit and is a delicious and easy treat that's perfect for any occasion. It's the best summer dessert when juicy fresh peaches are abundant, or opt for canned or frozen peaches to enjoy any time of the year. This cobbler is light and healthy with an irresistible golden brown topping and made with one of my favorite natural sweeteners! Let's have a look.
Nope, this is not your regular peach cobbler. I would argue it's even better than the classic southern dessert, especially if you're looking for a vegan-friendly, refined, sugar-free, healthier alternative. The juicy peach filling already adds a delicious natural sweetness. Still, just like my Healthy Maple Pecans or Vegan Maple Candied Pecan Cookies, this vegan cobbler is made with maple crystals, one of my all-time favorite fiber-rich sweeteners from maple trees. My rule of thumb when looking for a sweetener is that the more fiber it has, the healthier it is. And now, with code “NATURALVEGAN” you can get $10 off any purchase of $49 or more if you order them at Wilderness Poets. Make sure to take advantage of that.
This easy peach cobbler recipe has, of course, no real butter but also contains less oil than a traditional peach cobbler, reducing the fat content and lowering the overall calories of this amazingly flavored dessert. What's not to love? It took me a few tries to make it just right and healthy without compromising the flavors—you're going to love this scrumptious twist on a classic southern peach cobbler!
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Ingredients To Make The Best Vegan Peach Cobbler:
This easy cobbler recipe is made with mostly simple whole-food plant-based and basic pantry ingredients. Let's look at what you need.
- Peaches: Fresh, juicy peaches are ideal during peach season, but canned, frozen, and defrosted peach slices can also work (see my Easy Substitutions below on using canned or frozen peaches). Buy some extra to make my Creamy Peach Mango Overnight Oats.
- Maple crystals: This sweetener adds a rich sweetness to the filling and topping. Order them at Wilderness Poets, and don't forget to use code “NATURALVEGAN” to get $10 off any purchase of $49 or more.
- Corn starch: A little bit goes a long way to create that tender and crumbly dessert-like texture we love so much from a cobbler.
- Vanilla extract: It adds a subtle flavor boost to the maple crystals.
- Oat flour: It adds an incredibly hearty flavor and achieves that crumbly texture.
- Unsweetened applesauce: It's an excellent substitute for butter or oil in baking and adds a softer and sweeter finish.
- Coconut butter: When softened, it adds a lovely creamy texture to the crumble and keeps it dairy-free.
- Baking powder: I'm adding a tad to act as a leavening agent and get that cake-like texture.
- Sea salt: A pinch is enough to balance the natural sweet flavors.
- Vegan vanilla ice cream (optional): Although totally optional, a scoop of my homemade vegan ice cream is simply the best cobbler topping.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make It:
It only takes a few steps to make this peach dessert.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peaches, maple crystals, and corn starch. Toss until peaches are well coated. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Crumble Topping: Combine the dry ingredients except the baking powder. Add the wet ingredients. Stir until well combined. Add the baking powder and stir again until the simple cobbler batter forms a crumbly dough.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly on top of the peaches, ensuring they are covered.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer dessert.
Top Tip:
Adjust the amount of sweeteners as needed: If your peaches are very sweet, you can slightly reduce the amount of maple crystals in the filling.
Variations:
- Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler: You can substitute oat flour with gluten-free oat flour (or blend gluten-free oats into flour).
- Fruit Mix: Add other summer fruits like berries or nectarines to the peach mixture.
Easy Substitutions:
- Ripe peaches: I prefer to make this vegan cobbler when I can find an abundance of peaches in summer. But nothing is to stop you from using canned or frozen ones to enjoy this dessert year-round. Get an equivalent of 6 cups of peach slices, thoroughly drained or defrosted. Just be sure to drain any extra liquid.
- Sweeteners: Use coconut sugar if maple crystals are unavailable.
Equipment Needed:
- Measuring Spoons and Cups: These are used to measure ingredients accurately.
- Wooden Spoons: To toss and combine.
- Mixing Bowls: For combining the ingredients.
- Baking Dish: A 9x13-inch casserole dish works perfectly for this cobbler.
Recipe FAQ's:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Choose ripe ones with a sweet smell and that are slightly soft to the touch. Avoid mushy ones.
More Vegan Desserts You Should Try Next Time:
Are you looking for more delicious plant-based desserts to try? Make sure to check out some of the other recipes on my website!
Here it is, the best peach cobbler, perfect for those following a vegan diet or wanting healthier treats. Even though it comes together rather quickly with simple ingredients, it's absolutely delicious and so worth making.
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The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
The Filling:
- 10-12 peaches about 6 cups
- ¼ cup maple crystals "NATURALVEGAN" for $10 off
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Crumble Topping:
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅔ cups oat flour
- 1 ⅓ cups maple crystals
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅔ cup coconut butter softened
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
Toppings:
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, ¼ cup maple crystals, and 1 tablespoon corn starch. Toss until the peaches are well coated.
- Transfer the peach mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish or 12-inch round skillet, spreading it out evenly.
Prepare the Crumble Topping:
- In another mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, 1 ⅓ cups maple crystals, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the unsweetened applesauce, softened coconut butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add the baking powder to the mixture and stir until everything is well combined and forms a crumbly dough.
Assemble the Cobbler:
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the peach filling, ensuring all the peaches are covered.
Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Cool and Serve:
- Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.
More Vegan Recipes With Peaches:
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Deborah
I am looking for a wfpb peach pie recipe. How could I alter this recipe to use maple syrup/dates instead of crystals and turn it into a pie filling rather than a cobbler?
Katie
Hi Deborah! I would omit the apple sauce and date sugar and use 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup. I haven't tested this, but it would be my best guess for making a wfpb peach pie filling! Hope this helps 🙂