The best of both worlds - this recipe for Peach Cobbler Baked Oats is a fiber-packed spin on the classic dessert, perfectly made for breakfast! We quickly caramelize canned peaches and add them to a naturally-sweetened oat base. It's a great meal prep option!
I think baked oats are my new favorite breakfast to make ahead. The final texture after baking is so nice; it's less like oatmeal and more like a super soft granola bar! Today I wanted to show y'all a version that was inspired by a classic Southern dessert - peach cobbler. It's on another level!
The Coined Breakdown
- Total Cost per serving: $0.65
- Total Cost (about 6 servings): $3.92
- Those Other Guys: $8.99 per serving
Ingredients
- Canned Peaches - Canned peaches save some prep time as opposed to using fresh (although you can cut up fresh fruit if you really want to.) Be sure to buy the peaches that are canned in 100% fruit juice, not syrup!
- Brown Sugar - Similar to if we were making Southern peach cobbler, we're going to caramelize our peaches to create a sweetened syrup using brown sugar and some cozy spices.
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg - You can't really have peach cobbler or oatmeal without cinnamon, in my opinion! I also added a touch of nutmeg for an even warmer flavor.
- Oats - I used the Quick 1-Minute variety of oats. I'd recommend those over steel cut.
- Maple Syrup - Using syrup, we can sweeten our oat base naturally. And that flavor goes so well paired with breakfast!
- Oat Milk - For moisture. You can use any type of milk you prefer in this recipe.
Variations and Substitutions
This oat base mixture pairs so well with all types of baked oats flavor variations!
Apple Pie Baked Oats: Another tasty twist on dessert for breakfast! With my Apple Pie Baked Oats recipe, we stir in caramelized Granny Smith apples into a sweetened oat batter before baking.
PB&J Baked Oats: In this recipe, we flavor the oats with some peanut butter powder (or melted PB) and swirl homemade jam into each bite!
Carrot Cake Baked Oats: A fun Easter breakfast for the family! Carrot Cake Baked Oats are spiced to perfection, filled with shredded carrots and oats, and topped with a cream cheese frosting.
How to Make Peach Cobbler Baked Oats
Step 1: Start out by adding your caramelized peaches ingredients to a small skillet. Stir everything together, then cook for 4-5 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, add your oats base ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir well to create a thin batter.
Step 3: Once the peaches caramelize and create a syrup that looks like this, they are ready to be stirred into the oats bowl.
Step 4: Finally, add your batter to a 9x9 baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray.
Bake at 350°F for 22 minutes, then let the baked oats set for a few minutes before slicing.
Recipe Pro Tips
- Start with room temperature ingredients. Because we use coconut oil (which turns solid when cold), you want to set out your milk, syrup, and egg to get everything to room temperature. That way, when you melt the coconut oil, it won't clump in the batter.
- Grab the right can! There's tons of canned peaches on the market. You want the kind that are canned in 100% juice, not syrup.
- Let it sit for a few after baking. To get those clean slices, let your pan sit out for a few minutes after you take it out of the oven.
Recipe FAQs
I use quick oats due to their neutral texture. This recipe hasn't been tested with steel cut oats; but if you like those, then you may like that as a substitute!
Sure! You'll simply peel, slice, and caramelize the fresh peaches just like we do below with the canned fruit.
Yes you can! Simply wrap individual slices in plastic wrap, add them to a freezer-safe container or bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
When you're ready to eat, let the slices thaw overnight in the refrigerator. You can eat cool, room temperature, or warm them up in the toaster oven for a few minutes.
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Peach Cobbler Baked Oats
Equipment
- Can Opener
- Small Skillet
- Silicone Spatula
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- 9x9 Metal Baking Pan
Ingredients
Caramelized Peaches
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 15 ounces canned peaches in 100% juice drained
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
Baked Oats Base
- 1 ½ cup oat milk or your preferred type of milk, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup room temperature
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 count egg room temperature
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat a pan on medium heat and melt the butter inside.
- Add in the drained peaches, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the melted butter.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the peaches develop a syrup and become caramelized.
- While the peaches are cooking, pour the oat milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and egg into a large bowl. Stir well until fully combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Stir in the oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to your wet mixture. The batter will be thin.
- Finally, fold in the caramelized peaches and their syrup.
- Spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick spray and pour the batter inside.
- Bake at 350°F for 22 minutes, then remove and let set in the pan for another few minutes.
- Serve with extra syrup, whipped cream, or ice cream. Enjoy!
Emilee says
This has been a substitute for my sweet treat at night. I’m trying to un-big my back for my wedding, and this recipe is sweetened to perfection but with no real sugar!
Shani W. says
Lol thank you so much Emilee! And congratulations 🙂
Pam says
Hello. This recipe looks delicious, thanks for sharing it! I'm just wondering what oven temperature should it be baked at?
Shani W. says
Hi Pam,
It should be 350°F. Looks like I missed that in the recipe card, so I just updated 🙂 Thank you!