Recipe: Jen’s Peach Buckle

This healthy fruit dessert is a favorite in our home. Bursting with naturally sweet peaches, there’s little sweetener required—just a touch of pure maple syrup is all that’s needed.

The cake-like bottom layer is made with a combination of gluten-free grains, and tangy buttermilk makes it tender and light. A crumbly layer of shredded coconut and rolled oats creates a slightly sweet and crunchy topping. Just before serving the warm cake, I drizzle lightly sweetened heavy cream over each portion. Because I’m always looking for ways to boost the nutrient profile of recipes, I add a bit of powdered whey to the cream to provide immune enhancing nutrients.

We buy fresh, ripe organic peaches at our local farmer’s market, and in season, pick peaches at a local organic orchard. Our children love this recipe (Stella enjoys helping me make it), and I feel good about serving it to them. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! 

Step 1:  Bottom Layer

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup sunflower oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ cup quinoa flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup Pamela’s baking mix
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch salt

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Set aside 2 tbsp to use for top layer. 
3. Spoon remaining batter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Peach Layer

• 6 cups peaches
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp arrowroot
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

1. Slice peaches and toss with lemon juice, arrowroot, and cinnamon.
2. Layer peaches evenly over the batter.

Step 3: Top Crust

• ¼ cup shredded coconut
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• Pinch cinnamon

1. Combine coconut, oats, maple syrup, and coconut oil with the 2 tbsp batter reserved from Step 1.
2. Spread over peaches and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Bake at 350 degrees in convection oven for 40-45 minutes.

Step 4:  Topping

• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp. coconut extract
• 1 tbsp coconut powder
• 1 tbsp milk powder
• 2 tbsp Beyond Whey
• 6 oz. heavy whipping cream

1. Whisk ingredients together just until blended.
2. Spoon a small amount over each portion of warm buckle immediately before serving.