Peach Crisp - A "Healthier" Version

If you follow us on Facebook then you may have saw how I posted about starting to follow a recipe for “clean peach cobbler,” getting distracted and essentially making up my own recipe...this happens A LOT when I’m in the kitchen. Maybe it's adult ADHD or the fact I'm usually cooking with a toddler but that's beside the point! My first peach creation wasn’t bad but needed a little sweetening up before I could share it with all of you so into the kitchen I went for round two and success was mine! This recipe isn’t 100% clean eating approved but for an occasional treat it’s definitely a healthier option and just plain delicious.

“Healthier” Peach Crisp Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large peaches diced and sprinkled lightly with sugar
  
  
• 4 tablespoons whole wheat flour (split between mixtures)
  
  
• ½ cup dry oatmeal
  
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (split between mixtures)
  
  
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  
  
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
  
  

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Depending on what type of dish you choose to bake in you may need to grease it. I love baking  in glass mason jars because it’s the perfect way to split the recipe evenly. Plus, you can eat it right from the jar which means less dishwashing!
  
  
• Combine diced peaches, vanilla, 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl then pour mixture into your prepared baking dish or mason jars.
  
  
• Next combine oatmeal, maple syrup, butter, 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in bowl and pour over peach mixture.
  
  
• Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until the oatmeal mixture is to your desired “crisp”. Let cool at room temperature for desired amount of time before enjoying. I chose to let it sit for approximately 1 hour which allowed the peach mixture to thicken but it was still warm and the perfect temperature to not melt our ice cream topping. Yes, the ice cream is optional but it’s definitely delicious and completes the mason jar look especially if you're serving it to others!
  
  

*This recipe is two servings, feel free to double or triple it if serving others. Also, if going for looks when serving I would suggest scooping the mixtures into the jars versus pouring to avoid the crisp I got on my upper edges. As always enjoy!