Quinoa-oat peach cobbler by Millie Peartree

Quinoa-oat peach cobbler by Millie Peartree

8
Points®
Total Time
50 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
Adding quinoa to the oat topping gives this peachy dessert a unique flavor and texture, and a boost of protein. Make sure to rinse your quinoa well before use so it doesn’t have a bitter taste (or purchase pre-rinsed quinoa). When fresh peaches are in season, swap them in for the frozen ones.

Ingredients

Cooking spray

4 spray(s)

Uncooked quinoa

¼ cup(s)

Ground cinnamon

½ tsp, for quinoa

Unsalted butter

1 Tbsp, for quinoa

Kosher salt

¼ tsp, for quinoa

Unsweetened frozen peaches

4 cup(s), sliced, diced (or fresh when in season)

Sugar

1 Tbsp

Old-fashioned rolled oats

2 cup(s)

Unpacked light brown sugar

7 Tbsp

Tapioca flour

½ cup(s)

Baking powder

½ tsp

Kosher salt

½ tsp

Ground cinnamon

½ tsp

Unsalted butter

4 Tbsp, kept cold

Coconut oil

2 Tbsp

Plain unsweetened almond milk

¼ cup(s), or unsweetened oat milk

Ground cinnamon

1 tsp, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions; spoon hot quinoa into a large bowl. Stir in ground cinnamon, butter, and salt until butter melts and quinoa is well mixed; set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375℉. Coat an 8-X8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  3. Add peaches to prepared pan; add granulated sugar and toss to coat.
  4. To bowl with quinoa, add oats, brown sugar, tapioca flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; mix well.
  5. Dice cold butter into cubes and using a pastry cutter or fork, cut butter and oil into quinoa mixture until well combined. Add milk and stir until completely blended; sprinkle evenly over peaches.
  6. Bake until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.
  7. Serving size: about 2/3 cup

Notes

Bronx Chef Millie Peartree started cooking at a very young age, inspired by her mother and her time growing up in the southern United States. Millie is well-known for her famous restaurant but she is also a successful baker and caterer.