There’s something special about what happens to a ripe peach when it meets the warmth of the oven. The fruit softens, its natural sweetness becomes more pronounced, and those juicy edges turn wonderfully tender.

These baked peaches with almond crumble take that simple idea and add just enough texture and richness to make them feel like dessert. Almond flour, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, coconut oil, and chopped walnuts create a hearty crumble, while cool coconut yogurt provides a creamy contrast to the warm fruit.

A little maple syrup is optional, which means you can let beautifully ripe peaches do most of the sweetening for you. Finish each serving with fresh mint, and you have a dessert that feels both comforting and fresh.

***All of my recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, blood sugar-friendly, and gut-supportive. We are all different so you may need to make adjustments based on your body’s unique needs.***

❤️Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is the kind of dessert I love because it lets a seasonal ingredient stay at the center of the plate. There’s no need to disguise a really good peach under lots of added sweetness.

The contrast is what makes every bite work: warm, juicy peaches, nutty cinnamon crumble, crunchy walnuts, and cool, creamy coconut yogurt. It feels special while still being made from recognizable, everyday ingredients.

It’s also wonderfully unfussy. Serve these peaches warm for dessert, or enjoy leftovers chilled or gently reheated the next day.

🌿Why Your Body Loves This Recipe

Peaches bring natural sweetness along with fiber and vitamin C, plus the water naturally present in fresh fruit.

The crumble adds a variety of plant-based ingredients. Almond flour and walnuts contribute satisfying fats, while ground flaxseed and chia seeds provide fiber and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Together, the nuts and seeds also give the crumble its hearty texture without traditional flour.

Cinnamon brings warmth and depth of flavor, helping complement the natural sweetness of the peaches, while unsweetened coconut yogurt provides the cool, creamy finish that brings everything together.

Rather than looking to any one ingredient as a nutritional superstar, I love the variety here: fruit, nuts, seeds, and spices all sharing the bowl.t’s as nourishing as it is delicious.

Recipe at a Glance

Plant-forward • Dairy-free • Naturally sweetened option

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20–30 minutes

Total Time: 30–40 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup raw walnuts, chopped
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, optional, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
• 4 fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the peaches. Arrange the peach halves in the baking dish with the cut sides facing up.
3. Make the crumble. In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and sea salt.
4. Add the coconut oil. Pour the melted coconut oil over the dry ingredients. Add the maple syrup, if using, and stir until the mixture is evenly moistened and crumbly.
5. Top the peaches. Divide the almond-cinnamon crumble among the peach halves, gently pressing some of the mixture onto each peach.
6. Bake. Bake until the peaches are tender and juicy and the crumble is lightly golden, approximately 20–30 minutes. Begin checking the peaches around the 20-minute mark.
7. Serve. Let the peaches cool slightly. Spoon the unsweetened coconut yogurt over or alongside the warm peaches and garnish with fresh mint.

Recipe Notes:

Choose ripe but sturdy peaches. Look for peaches with good flavor that give slightly when gently pressed. Very soft peaches can lose their shape more quickly in the oven.

Adjust the sweetness to your fruit. Maple syrup is optional in the original recipe, so let the natural sweetness and ripeness of your peaches guide you. 

Watch the peaches rather than only the clock. Peach size and ripeness can affect cooking time. You’re looking for fruit that is tender enough to eat easily with a spoon while still holding its shape.

Serve them warm. The contrast between warm peaches and cool coconut yogurt is one of the best parts of this recipe.

Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. For the best texture, keep extra coconut yogurt separate and add it after reheating the peaches.

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