Joining My Local CSA + {Peach Cobbler w/Quinoa}

Many of you who have followed my blog for a long time know that I recently moved to the mountains. It's a bit remote... and by "remote" I mean: 25 min to the grocery store, 25 min to school, 25 min to church --- ok, 25 min to get ANYWHERE!!!  But the closest CSA (community supported agriculture) pick-up used to be over an hour away. I was hesitant to join because of this, BUT they have now opened up a new location, get this... just 25 minutes away :) I will be getting my first delivery in a week! My friend Shannon, who shared her Organic Mountain Berry Muffins with y'all a couple months ago, texted me a few days ago and asked if I wanted to go halfsies on a big batch of organic peaches.  Ummm... YES. That was a silly question! 

Sweet, Juicy, Organic Peaches

I already used them in my {Summer Quinoa Salad} but was most excited about using them to make a health(ier) version of Peach Cobbler.  I've officially outdone myself on this one b/c it's over-the-top amazing!!

Sweet, soft, sugar-y peaches intermingled with a cake-like cobbler and topped with vanilla ice cream.

This recipe uses less sugar than traditional cobblers, uses coconut oil instead of butter, and adds in quinoa -- which is a true superfood!

So the only question is, when are you going to make this?!

Peach Cobbler w/Quinoa

Peach Cobbler w/Quinoa

Description

Peach Cobbler w/Quinoa // via Nosh and Nourish

Ingredients

6 Peaches (pitted and sliced, or sub frozen)
1⁄4 cup Coconut Sugar
1⁄4 cup Water
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1⁄4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1⁄3 cup Coconut Oil
1 tablespoon Dark Amber Maple Syrup
1 cup Cooked Quinoa
2 tablespoons Coconut Sugar
1 1⁄2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
1⁄2 cup Silk Vanilla Almondmilk
3⁄4 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (I use Bob's RedMill)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sliced peaches, coconut sugar, and water.  Simmer over medium heat for 8 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Add 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 tsp cinnamon to peach mixture. Stir thoroughly.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients (coconut oil through flour).
  5. Spray a deep baking dish with non-stick spray.
  6. Spoon in the dough and press it flat.
  7. Pour the peach mixture on top.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
  9. Serve with a scoop of vanilla almondmilk ice cream (optional, though recommended!)

Yields 8 Servings