We don't want you to deny yourself a flavorful dessert, especially after a tasty meal! So here's a perfect healthy-ish dessert for all of us: Weight Watchers Peach Cobbler! Juicy peaches bake under a soft, golden topping, and the whole thing comes together with just a handful of pantry ingredients.
This WW peach cobbler recipe is perfect for satisfying your next sweets craving while on a Weight Watchers diet plan. It's sweetened with Splenda, made with skim milk, and gets its buttery flavor from cooking spray instead of a stick of butter. We've made it so many times and absolutely dig in every single time!
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Peaches. A 15-ounce can of sliced peaches packed in their own juice (not heavy syrup) keeps this recipe light and easy, and you can make it any time of year. Drain them well so the topping bakes up instead of turning soggy. Want to trade them out for fresh? It's always a great idea to use sliced fresh peaches in the summer. About 2 cups of peeled, sliced peaches works great here.
- Self-rising flour. This already has the baking powder and salt mixed in, so there's nothing else to measure. We like Bob's Red Mill self-rising flour. No self-rising flour? Whisk 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Splenda. Granulated Splenda measures cup for cup like sugar, which is what keeps the points so low. Another cup-for-cup sweetener will work too, but the points may change.
- Skim milk. Skim keeps it light. Unsweetened almond milk is a fine swap if that's what you have on hand.
- Butter flavored cooking spray. This is our "butter"! A light spray in the dish and over the top gives you that buttery flavor without the extra fat. We use Crisco butter flavor no-stick spray.
- Cinnamon. Just a dash on top makes it smell like a classic peach cobbler. Add a pinch of nutmeg too if you like.
Helpful Tips
Remember to keep your portions small. Don't mind our huge bowlfuls in the photos! Use a smaller dish for serving. The recipe makes 6 servings, so cut the cobbler into six even pieces and the points stay right where they should be.
Use the right size dish. An 8x8-inch baking dish gives you a nice, even layer. A bigger dish spreads the batter thin, so it will bake faster and come out drier.
Fold, don't stir. Gently fold the peaches into the batter so they stay in nice pieces. Mix just until everything is combined.
Mist the top. That last light spray of cooking spray before baking helps the top turn golden brown. Don't skip it!
Check it early. Ovens vary, so start checking at 30 minutes. It's done when the top is golden and a toothpick in the center of the topping comes out clean.
Variations
- Mixed fruit cobbler. Swap half the peaches for blueberries or raspberries for a pretty summer mix.
- Apple cobbler. Use thinly sliced apples and a little extra cinnamon for a cozy fall version.
- Warm spice. Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger along with the cinnamon.
- Vanilla or almond. Stir ½ teaspoon of vanilla or a few drops of almond extract into the batter.
- Brown sugar style. Use a brown sugar substitute in place of the Splenda for a deeper, caramel-like flavor.
Serving Ideas
We want to savor the flavors of summer, and we prefer to think that we all have a sweet tooth buried somewhere within us. This peach cobbler brings back the taste of summer, but whatever the season, this homey dessert is always irresistible after a pork chop dinner like our Southern Fried Pork Chops.
Well, in fact, it's perfect after any meal, like our yummy Rotisserie Chicken Salad or Grilled Chicken Halves. Planning to host a backyard barbecue? This Weight Watchers peach cobbler recipe will make sure your cookout ends on a sweet note.
Pair it with a small scoop of fat-free vanilla ice cream or a dollop of light whipped topping and you're set! If you have the points to spare, savor that indulgent flavor.
Storing & Freezing
Let leftovers cool, then cover the dish and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat single servings in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, or warm the whole dish in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.
You can freeze the baked cobbler for up to 2 months. Wrap individual portions well or pack them in airtight containers. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat. The topping will be a little softer after freezing, but it still tastes delicious.
More Healthy Eating Resources
You might also like some of the recipes we found in these Weight Watchers cookbooks and resources:
- More of my own Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes!
- The Weight Watchers 50th Anniversary Cookbook is packed with 280 healthy recipes!
- This Skinnytaste Slow Cooker cookbook is an amazing source for recipes that will keep you on your diet plan.
- Or, if you're on a low-carb diet, check out the Low Carb Recipes from Step Away from the Carbs!
More Weight Watchers Recipes
If you loved this recipe, here are a few more you might enjoy:
- Weight Watchers Brownies
- Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie
- Weight Watchers Banana Bread
- Peach Crisp (with canned peaches)
Recipe
Weight Watchers Peach Cobbler
Equipment
Ingredients
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- 1 cup self rising flour
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 cup Splenda granulated (measures cup for cup like sugar)
- 1 (15 oz) can sliced peaches in their own juice drained
- 1 dash ground cinnamon
- Butter flavored cooking spray for greasing the dish and misting the top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the self-rising flour, Splenda and skim milk together until smooth.
- Gently fold in the drained peaches, then pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread it out evenly.
- Give the top a light mist of cooking spray and sprinkle it with a dash of cinnamon.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick in the center of the topping comes out clean.
- Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes, then spoon it into small bowls and serve warm.
6 servings, 2.8 Smart Points each
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
Susan says
how many Smart Points and what is the portion size. The recipe sounds yummy
Nancy says
Every thing looks so good..can't wait to try the food.
shirley says
Do you drain the peaches?
Jessica McCoy says
Yes! Drain the peaches. Enjoy!
Jordan says
Can you use fresh peaches in this?
Jessica McCoy says
Sure! Just adjust the cook time accordingly, it might need a couple more minutes.
Karen says
What size can of peaches?
Jessica McCoy says
We used a 14 ounce can. Thanks!
Marla McDonald says
The do you happen to have calories & fat info for this. Not currently following WW but use recipes as a guide. Trying stay on 1220 cal a day. Thx!!
Jessica McCoy says
I don't have that on hand, but you can copy and paste recipe ingredients into a calorie calculator.
Gretchen says
What size pan?
Jessica McCoy says
An 8-inch pan works great!
Dayna says
Can you use fresh peaches?
Jessica McCoy says
Yes! You might need to adjust the cooking time just a little bit but it should be close to the same. We LOVE fresh peaches!
Deedee says
This is absolutely amazing! I used fresh peaches and blueberries. Had it for the breakfast the next day and it was like eating Warm bread pudding.
nicole says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
annette Pusateri says
How many how many smart points with this be and for how many come with much serve
Jessica McCoy says
Hi, the recipe is 2.8 Smart Points and serves 6, servings would be about 1/2 a cup.
Annette pusateri says
Jessica how many smart points is this and serving size please
Jessica McCoy says
Hi, the recipe is 2.8 Smart Points and serves 6, servings would be about 1/2 a cup.
Shirley says
How many fresh peaches is used for this recipe?
Jessica McCoy says
For fresh peaches, I would use 3-4.
Beth says
Delicious recipe!
Michelle Renee says
Can you use almond milk?
Jessica McCoy says
Yes, you can!
Peggy says
I am making this today with fresh peaches, blueberries and raspberries. How do you think it would work in muffin tins instead of a large pan?
Beverly Wilks says
Can you use Almond milk instead of skim milk?