I’ve taken a break from blogging and it’s been a much needed break for sure. Getting back into the swing of things has been hard. I deleted all of my social media accounts, which I will explain in another post, and decided to just focus on the process of creating. Step one was making this Healthy Blueberry Peach Cobbler.
Without getting too wrapped up in making everything “perfect”, I decided to make a recipe that had been done before! I found this recipe on Erin Lives Whole and recreated it with peaches AND blueberries. Peaches are in season and I love how fresh they taste right now.
How to choose your fruit for the Blueberry Peach Cobbler:
When choosing the right fruit, I always tell people that you can go with frozen over fresh. One would argue that frozen fruit is actually more beneficial because it is flash frozen at peak ripeness, locking in all those nutrients at their prime! Fresh fruit is more likely to contain preservatives and decline. If choosing to use fresh fruit, I highly recommend choosing fruits in season! Come to think of it, strawberries would be amazing in this.
What makes this healthy?
When making or choosing recipes to post on my blog, I try to focus on recipes that enhance the benefits without sacrificing flavor. While I believe eating healthy is so important, I also believe that we can enjoy our food without having to give up the things we love. Erin does an amazing job with this recipe. Some of the ways this is healthier include:
- Using oats: the oats provide some soluble fiber to keep you full!
- Almond flour: almond flour, though made with nuts, provides more nutritional value than traditional flour.
- Coconut oil: Though I am not against butter, I am a proponent of using oils in baking when warranted. Olive oil can sometimes leave a strong taste so coconut oil is a great replacement for butter. It contains monounsaturated fatty acids along with some saturated fat.
- Maple syrup: if you know me by now, then you know I am a big fan of natural sweeteners. I prefer them over regular sugar or sugar free alternatives. Maple syrup provides some nutrients that other sweeteners do not!
Grab Erin Lives Whole recipe here: https://www.erinliveswhole.com/healthy-blueberry-cobbler/#tasty-recipes-7262
Or you can follow the recipe below!
Blueberry Peach Cobbler
Equipment
- 8×8 pan
Ingredients
Cobbler Filling
- 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or Frozen
- 1 cup Peach Slices Fresh or Frozen
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/3 cup Coconut Oil or Butter melted
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Place blueberries and peaches in a bowl and add maple syrup, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix together then transfer to an 8×8 pan leaving any juice behind. Preheat oven to 350.
- In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, oats, salt, and walnuts. Add in the maple syrup and melted coconut oil and combine until crumbly. Spread crumble across the top of the blueberries and peaches and place pan in the oven for 40-45 minutes.
- Serve warm with vanilla frozen yogurt! yum!
