Lightened Up Blueberry Peach Crisp

This lightened up blueberry peach crisp is a healthier twist on a summer staple. Lower in sugar, calories, and fat than traditional recipes, it’s still every bit as gooey and delicious. 

You’re going to love this fruit crisp as it’s: 

• Lower in sugar and fat.
• Gluten-free.
• Warm, gooey, and delicious. 
• Easy to adapt with in-season fruits. 

Fruit crisp is one of my all-time favorite desserts. From peach crisp in the summer to apple in the fall and strawberry in the spring, I just love the combination of warm, gooey fruit filling with the oaty crumble topping. 

Healthier swaps to the classic recipe

Curious how this recipe compares to the traditional recipe? While there are SO many different variations of peach crisps, here are the changes I made from my previous go-to recipe: 

• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter -> 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour -> 1/3 cup oat flour 
• 3/4 cup rolled oats -> 1/2 cup oats + 1/4 cup slivered almonds for crunch 
• 1/2 cup brown sugar -> 1/4 cup coconut sugar 
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar -> 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 

With these changes, you end up with 264 calories, 11 grams of fat, and 17 grams of sugar instead of 389 calories, 17 grams of fat, and 29 grams of sugar. 

Ingredient substitutions

• In the fall, swap out the peaches for sliced apples or pears. 
• In the spring, use 4 cups of strawberries and 2 stalks of rhubarb in place of the peaches and blueberries. 
• Brown sugar can be used in place of the coconut sugar. I haven’t tried this recipe with a sugar alternative. 
• Use coconut oil instead of butter to make it vegan. 
• Sub walnuts or pecans for the slivered almonds.
• Can also replace the almonds with more oats. 

 

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Lightened Up Blueberry Peach Crisp

 

This lightened up blueberry peach crisp is a healthier twist on a summer staple. Lower in sugar, calories, and fat than traditional recipes, it’s still every bit as gooey and delicious.

 

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

 

Course: Dessert

Keyword: Healthier Peach Crisp, Lightened Up Peach Crisp

Servings: 2

Calories: 264kcal

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 4 medium peaches sliced
• 1 cups blueberries rinsed
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• ⅓ cup oat flour made with certified gluten-free oats if needed
• ½ cup rolled oats certified gluten-free oats if needed
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into cubes or coconut oil if vegan
• ¼ cup slivered almonds

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F.
• Place peaches, blueberries, maple syrup, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Toss well to combine.
• Pour filling mixture into a 10-inch tart or quiche pan; a 9×9 baking pan works too.
• Next, combine oats, flour, sugar and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Toss well to combine. Add butter and using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut butter into mixture until crumbly.
• Sprinkle topping evenly over the filling. Finally, sprinkle almonds on top and then place in the oven.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until crumble topping is lightly browned and the filling is bubbling.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm and enjoy! Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Nutrition Servings 6 | 264 Calories per Serving

 

11 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g sugar, 2 g protein