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High Protein Peach Cobbler - A Cozy Dessert With a Nutritious Boost

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Peaches: Fresh (peeled and sliced), frozen (thawed and drained), or canned in juice (drained)
  • Lemon juice (fresh is best)
  • Cornstarch or arrowroot
  • Light brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Vanilla extract
  • Salt
  • Old-fashioned rolled oats
  • White whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Protein powder: vanilla whey or casein (unflavored works, too)
  • Plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%)
  • Unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
  • Unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • Optional: nutmeg, chopped pecans, coarse sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

  1. Prep the oven and pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish or similar.
  2. Prep the peaches: In a large bowl, combine 5–6 cups sliced peaches with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 1–1.5 tablespoons cornstarch. Toss until glossy.
  3. Make the protein topping: In another bowl, whisk 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, 1.5 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup milk, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until just combined. The batter should be thick but spreadable—add a splash of milk if needed.
  4. Assemble: Spread the peach mixture evenly in the dish. Dollop spoonfuls of the topping over the peaches, then gently spread to mostly cover. Leave a few gaps to let steam escape.
  5. Optional flair: Sprinkle with a little cinnamon or coarse sugar for sparkle. Add 2 tablespoons chopped pecans if you like crunch.
  6. Bake: Bake 30–40 minutes, until the topping is set and lightly golden and the peach juices are bubbling around the edges.
  7. Rest: Let it cool 10–15 minutes. This helps the juices thicken and the topping settle.
  8. Serve: Enjoy warm as is, or top with a spoonful of high-protein vanilla yogurt or a small scoop of light ice cream.