Ripe peaches and hearty oatmeal add flavor and texture to this moist and delicious gluten free bread.
Peach season is a beautiful thing, isn’t it? One of my favorite summertime traditions is eating a freshly picked peach over the sink and savoring every juicy, messy bite. The floral aromas and honey-scented notes of a perfectly ripe peach are utterly intoxicating and well worth the wait all year long.
Seasonal eating is a lesson I learned early on from my mother who would bring me along on trips to the farmers market or local farm stands while growing up. Despite eating the rainbow in fruits and vegetables throughout my childhood, I struggled with childhood obesity up until my early 20’s when I decided to make permanent healthy lifestyle changes and ultimately achieved long term weight loss success.
Given my first-hand experience overcoming this national epidemic, I am thrilled to be partnering with Partnership for a Healthier America, All-Clad and a group of bloggers to share ideas for easy and nutritious recipes that the entire family will love. As I always say, it doesn’t matter how healthy food is if it doesn’t taste delicious.
Whether you’re gluten free or not, the recipe is 95% the same: simply swap out your favorite flour (I love whole wheat pastry flour) for the gluten free all purpose baking mix. If you’re baking for a classroom or hosting a party, this is a great bread to make that everyone can enjoy regardless of gluten allergies.
No peaches on hand? No problem. Replace with diced nectarines, blueberries, bananas or raspberries. By adding fresh fruit and oatmeal to the mix, you add back nutrients and fiber that are often missing from gluten free mixes. Ginger and peaches are one of my favorite flavor combinations but you can use cinnamon if you don’t have ginger on hand.
Don’t forget to check out these other tasty back to school ideas:
Chocolate & Carrots – Healthy Red Velvet Smoothies
Texanerin Baking – Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Dinners, Dishes and Desserts – Tomato Balsamic Ravioli
Carla’s Confections – Dried Fruit & Nut Trail Mix
Table for Two – Lightened Up Chicken Salad Sandwich
Country Cleaver – Raspberry Peach Fruit Leather
All Day I Dream About Food – Guilt-Free Fig Newtons
Eat Good 4 Life – Nutella Breakfast Oatmeal
Bran Appetit – Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders
- 2 cups gluten free all purpose baking flour or regular flour
- 1 cup gluten free oats old fashioned or quick cooking
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups low fat yogurt (plain,peach or vanilla)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup diced peaches thawed if frozen
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degree and grease a bread pan with non-stick spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, ginger, baking soda and salt.
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In a stand mixer or separate medium bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: yogurt, oil, eggs and vanilla.
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Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until combined. Fold in the peaches and pour into bread pan.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Tip: If the bread is getting too brown on top during the baking process, cover with foil and continue baking until toothpick comes out clean.
If you are not looking for a gluten free recipe, simply use regular flour and oats.
Disclaimer: I was not compensated to write this post. The giveaway has been sponsored by Partnership for a Healthier America and All-Clad.
I know this is an older recipe that does not have current comments, but thought I’d try. I would love to make this! Looks amazing! I am trying to keep calories down where I can (which makes bread difficult), and wondered If I could sub the oil and sugar out? Specifically, some Xylitol or Splenda or Stevia for the sugar – in a baking blend. And, maybe applesauce, or even mashed banana for the oil?? Thanks!
Hi Shawna –
I’m not sure if it would work without the oil and sugar but if you experiment let me know!
I’m sorry to leave a negative review. I’ve was diagnosed with celiac a number of years ago and am quite familiar with gluten free baking. I found this bread was not moist enough, and the flavour was not as good as I had hoped. In fact I ended up throwing it out as the bread was so bad. I wish someone had baked it left a review before me, I would have altered many things. Sorry.
Hi Wendy – First of all, I’m so sorry this didn’t turn out for you! I appreciate you letting me know so I can be sure others don’t make the same mistake. Second, can you confirm that you followed the recipe exactly as stated and use the Bob’s Red Mill gluten free flour substitute? A lot of folks make slight alterations to my recipes (well-meaning!) but that can change the entire recipe. Let me know so I can help you make this a success next time!
Whoa! Made this today. It was so incredibly good. Hearty, homey, not too sweet. A great showcase for peaches. I used coconut sugar and it added a nice subtle flavor note. Thanks very much.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
Sorry, forgot to mention that I am in Durban, South Africa (may make a difference to products you suggest as they might not be available here). :)
I’m really excited to try this recipe as my husband has many food allergies of which being wheat and gluten intolerant is among them (he’s also lactose intolerant, allergic to onions, garlic, leeks, seafood, insulin-resistant, and the list goes on…). Finding pre-made food in stores is out of the question so I make everything fresh for him. Unfortunately, he cannot eat oats either (or barley, rye etc). Could you give me a suggestion of what I might be able to substitute the oats and yogurt with?
I would just skip the oats and perhaps try replacing the yogurt with apple sauce?? Thank you for saying hi all the way from South Africa!
Thank you Liz, I shall do that. Do the quantities, yogurt/apple sauce, remain the same?
I couldn’t tell you 100% since I’ve never made it that way but I would say yes!
Thank you :)
Quick breads are the best and I’ve never made one with peaches before. What a great idea after a visit to the farmer’s market.
I don’t use peaches normally but was so glad I did this time!! I hope you enjoy it!!
Oh my goodness I bet this tastes so AMAZING! It looks perfect :) I love the peach picking photo!
This is definitely a recipe I can get behind, particularly with the additional GF foods I’m making for my sister. Healthy changes for this fall that have already started? Tons of kale!
These peaches look delicious! I’d like to try to eat more fruit and pack healthy lunches during the week to save money and eat healthier! The cookware is a great giveaway to get started with healthier cooking!
We’re going to pick fruit this fall! A great outing with the family and a great way to motivate kids to eat healthy!
This bread looks delicious and peaches are fresh right now. But I love that you provided substitute ideas too!
I’m going bake instead of frying.
Annamaria
I always pack my daughter a healthy, homemade lunch, but this year she wants more salads instead of sandwiches. Today, I gave her a mixed leaf lettuce salad topped with chopped roasted chicken and an olive oil, red vinegar dressing. Her lunches are the envy of her friends, haha! Your peach bread looks awesome, btw!
This recipe sounds delish! This year, we’re going to eat less processed food and more homemade stuff. :)
I love baking cakes with yogurt! I sub it for sour cream as much as I can, for just about everything, too. Healthy change for this year: Making homemade portable snacks, especially granola bars or softer items in ‘brownie bar’ form. The ones in the store may as well be cookies! Hoping to cut costs and calories by packing in items with higher fiber & nutrient content for feeling full vs. ‘energy buzz & crash’. I think oats, oat bran, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, dates and other higher fiber items will be prominent in my future experiments.
When we were up in Niagara two weeks ago peaches were everywhere. I think nothing beats the peach-raspberry combo.
My kids are all out of school, but the “grands” will be eating more vegetables this year!
Liz, I think the Rafflecopter widget isn’t showing up when people view this via Internet Explorer. That may be why some people aren’t understanding how to enter.
We actually tested it on all browsers in the beginning and it was working but I think it may come and go… shoot!! Well over 6,000 people found a way to enter and it closes in 2 hours so I won’t worry too much at this point. Thank you for telling me regardless!! xoxo
Trying to get my 16 yr old to eat less processed food!
Yum!!! Liz, would this type of bread freeze well?? I am looking for some yummy and quick breakfast ideas to have on hand for when school starts. Thanks!
It would freezer PERFECTLY!!!
Thank you!
I love fresh peaches…probably my favorite fresh fruit! I just had some yummy fresh peaches with my oatmeal. This recipe looks so yummy!
I’m excited to try this recipe, I’ve recently been diagnosed with a gluten allergy.
Don’t know where my comment went… But keep working on getting the kids to eat more fruits and veggies!
I am making a commitment to healthy snacks (the kids are required to bring 1 every day). That’s just a start…hoping to kick-start a good (healthier) meal plan as well now that all 3 are in school all day. What else will I do with my time, lol! ;)
During the school year we tend to eat at home more often which is nice because I love to cook and eat at home. With the hectic schedule of school and sports it just fits in better to have meals at home than go out. I don’t eat fast food so that is never a choice!
We do try to eat healthy but have our moments. I’m proud to say my kids will try new foods. My son is 12 and trying to make his own healthy choices for his own health reasons but it can be hard. I am going to try to cut out gluten and wheat. I said try…..that is a learning process. I am looking forward to trying the peach bread, I also want that leather tote. :)
No kids, and longtime vegetarian, but always trying to make small decisions like leaving the Trader Joe’s Joe-Joe’s on the shelf or not buying the twin-pack of Nutella at Costco. Can’t always resist, but I do try….
I’d love to win!! And peach picking looks awesome :)
One healthy thing we’re going to implement into our routine is Breakfast! We’re so fast-paced in the morning, we never make time for it. Our goal this fall, however, is to slow down in the mornings, enjoy a healthy meal to start a day, and most importantly, enjoy each other before we leave the house!
I am going to actually cook my family breakfast every morning instead of grabbing store-bought granola bars!
Our commitment is to get rid of processed foods from our pantry. This recipe is great for me because I’m GF! Thanks
Really working to cut back on sugar!
We are going to make sure to have all the family members get their exercise in for the day and exercise the dogs daily.
Trying to break out of a snack rut. Tired of the kids demanding GOLDFISH! We’re attempting to shake it up a bit.
wow! just stumbled across your website today. can’t wait to try the recipes. what a great giveaway!
So glad you found it!!! Thank you!
Love this bread. Thank you, Liz.
First, I love your wonderful recipe above, can’t wait to try it out! I like to take my kids to the local farmer’s market and let them pick out the “perfect” fruit .. when they get to pick it out themselves they can’t seem to wait to devour it! Thanks for offering such a great giveaway!
The healthy change we’re going to try to make is getting my husband and kids to eat more vegetables! I love vegetables, but unfortunately, everyone else in my family has to be reminded to eat them.
Love the gluten-free peach bread recipe! So excited to try it!!
I don’t have any children but I am going to be moving out on my own this next month. My goal is to continue and actually improve my healthy eating habits in the new environment!
This sounds sooo wonderful. cant wait to try it! Thanks for the give away!
We went GF!
No more white foods and sugar.
The change we are making is to eliminate dairy from our diets.
This looks amazing; can’t wait to try it!
I am going to try to use seasonal produce
My husband and I are going to bring back healthy foods such as salad, and dinner with more veggies this school year.
We’re going vegan!
I’m making family fitness a priority! Playing outside more often, after-dinner walks, and sledding in the winter!
Great giveaway!
oh that looks SO delicious! whole foods market used to make peach muffins and I always crave them in the summer. this just might hit the spot for me!
Healthy eating is one of the most important gifts a parent can give. It’s sets little ones up for a lifetime of health.
We’re going GF, upping our regular fruit and veggie intake, and cutting out processed foods!
I am going to start meal planning each week and try to prep all of my food on Sundays so that it makes it easy and quick to create a healthy meal during the week!
i’m going to start washing fruits & veggies with a produce wash.
We,ve committed to including raw vegetables (cucumbers, bell pepper strips, etc) in every school lunch and fresh fruit after school every day for snack. The kids are totally on board with it!
I have been replacing some of the fat in recipes with Greek yogurt.
This looks amazing, and yummm…fresh peaches! At our farmers market here in Milwaukee WI there is actually a farm that comes and sells Michigan peaches! I’ll have to pick some up and try this recipe.
That’s so cool they sell Michigan peaches!! They are the best!
When school starts in a few weeks, I’m on a mission to take things slow. I despise rushing but that’s the type of mode I naturally get into once school resumes. I always do better when I slow things down a notch though. Awareness is key. On another note, thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I love that it’s gluten-free and fruity..my fave!
Add more veggies!
What do you know I have ripe peaches and oatmeal! I wish I had children to teach valuable food lessons, so I will just have to make sure I am being healthy for myself this school year.
I have tons of farmers market peaches in my fridge– this would be a great way to use them!
Reduce the amount of sweets…sweeten with fruit juice or other natural sweetener.
To eat healthy and not so much junk food. Also eat more fruit.
Love the bread recipe~thanx for the givaway :-)
What a great alternative bread idea! Also as a side note All Clad is the best!!! I’ve had my set for almost 8 years and I love them more today then when I got them out of the box.
I am going to try to eliminate gluten from my diet.
I want to cook more healthy dinners – including making bread!
I am going to use more produce.
I wish I had a peach orchard close by–I guess I could have one but haven’t looked! I just love Michigan for all of the fresh fruit in the summer. This bread looks awesome!
I wonder if you do!! You should check online!
I’m going to try this recipe ASAP!! Love All Clad – that’s the only type I use!!!
I’m going to fit in some nano-workouts at my desk.
This looks scrumptious! I’ll have to try it out.
We are starting meal planning! dun dun duh. haha. I am doing online courses and my husband’s schedule is so hectic (thanks to the Army) so we make sure we always have the basics around~ mixings for salads and our old stand by~ egg tacos! Now I am trying to infuse some creativity in the mix in a planed way. Also, I am loving all the new recipes for back-to-school in this post. I will have to add items to my shopping list. Thanks for the amazing giveaway~ boy would this help to cook healthy creations!
OH.MY.GOODNESS! Those peaches look absolutely divine! Takes me back to my mewmaw and pawpaw’s farm! They had a fast array of fruit trees and berries, and watermelon, etc, etc. :) <3 Can't wait to try your recipe.
I am in dire need of some new cookware. We currently have some non-stick that was given to us as a gift several years ago, and it has seen it's last days. I have one All-Clad piece, and I LOVE it! Hope I win! Thanks for the chance! :)
I guess I need to answer the question. I pack healthy lunches for my kids. My goal is just to do it more often and not let them buy lunch at school. For some reason, I dread making lunches in the mornings. I think I’m going to involve my kiddos in helping pack their lunches…maybe that will help. :)
Looks like a great set of cookware, to try some new recipes out on.
I will be more conscience of fat and calories in recipes. Thanks for the lovely giveaway, Liz.
Would be nice to replace my “antique” cookware after 55 years!
I want to cut out all sodas & junk food, eat more organic & healthy!!
This year I will try to have a more varied diet of different fruits and veggies to naturally get my needed vitamins. I tend to stick with my routine of reg cheap healthy food too much. I will definitely give this peach bread a try for breakfast it sounds great.
Trying to eat less of the white stuff: white flour, sugar, rice, pasta. It’s a battle for sure!
Prepping food so we can easily put together healthy dinners during the week when our schedules are hectic.
Changes I plan to make…less sugar and less processed foods are my main goals these days. Clean-eating is so much easier than I thought and I love how it makes us feel. Everyone in my family seems to notice a big difference…I should have done this years ago! Thanks for the giveaway oppty…I love All Clad!!! This recipe sounds amazing..i can’t wait to try to make it.
We are trying to eat more Local Foods.
Trying to cut back on the “white” carbs….flour, bread, rice, sugar, etc. It’s a struggle….
This year me and my family are going to make an effort to eat vegetables instead of junk food for a snack.
This year, we are going to try and make more homemade after school snacks rather than buying them from the store. This way, we can make sure that what goes in our snacks are wholesome and not heavily processed!
I’m hoping to get the entire family moving more and eating more veggies!
I want to try to incorporate one new ingredient (or technique of prepping an old favorite) a week – keep everyone open to & excited about fresh, seasonal food!
We are going to cut down on our Nacho consumption or try to make it healthier. Maybe try using sliced zucchini instead of chips.
I am going to share this with a colleague whose wife has celiac … looks yummy!
We have decided to cut out processed foods, which has been difficult but well worth it.
More fruits for snacks
Sorry, the children are grown, and the healthy changes I am making this year are for me, and I am cooking gluten-free as much as possible and more vegetables than ever! Cooking for one and learning all over again…the right way. I have not tried the above recipe, but always love a bread that does not take a lot of prep time.
Yum! I was looking forward to you posting this. Sounds and looks amazing! I can’t get enough of the fresh peaches right now!
What an awesome giveaway Liz!!! Back to school is still pre-school and lucky for us my sons preschool is all organic snack focused on fresh veggies and fruit so we don’t have to worry too much (yet!).
We are going to try to cut back on going out to eat and have home cooked dinners more often. Hopefully we can also save a couple bucks while getting healthier!
Cooking/prepping more on weekends so we can have healthy (cheaper) weeknight dinners.
Oh Liz, why must you always make me so hungry with your blog. I think you should send some of that yummy bread my way *hehe*.
This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it.
I also have no kids, so the school year thing doesn’t reply. I’m on a constant quest for health and improvement and keep trying to get my husband on board, too.
My kiddos aren’t school aged yet, but I am still definitely working on making healthier choices for my family this fall. My littlest is 3 months old and as he’s getting bigger and tolerating more time out of my arms, I’m working on making more of our food from scratch so I can cut out processed food.
We continue to eliminate salt by using herbs, citrus, infused olive oils and vinegars.
Picking fresh fruit is one of life’s simple pleasures. And how GREAT are the peaches this time of year. I admire all of the lifestyle changes you have made. This bread looks and sounds incredible. Hope you are doing well.
Thank you so much – great to hear from you Lisa!!
cutting back on all the white stuff
This looks so good. I love adding oats to my baked goods!
We cut out all white products from our home; flour, sugars, pastas etc… Started using more oatmeal and less processed foods.
I have already adopted a gluten/dairy free diet and it has helped my ms tremendously. This year I plan on getting my family to eat similarly and as healthy as possible. My 2 year old lives peaches – I’m excited to try his recipe out on her.
I’m banking on new pots and pans!! Fabulous, beautiful! May I bribe you?? lol! ~~ally
LOL Not again Ally!! xoxoxo
I got a little excited because I love All-Clad so much….I forgot to say how awesome this bread looks! And I love the peach picking photos here and on IG.
haha I don’t blame you… I heart my All-Clad pans!! Thank you so much, I know you understand how precious these peach-picking times of the year are here in Michigan!!
We’re always trying to make healthy choices and changes. I’m trying to go to the store one extra time a week to stock up on more produce so we always have plenty of it.
My daughter will be picking only one day per week to eat school lunch and we’ll be packing lunch on the remaining four. :D
This looks delish! Thanks!!
I love peaches! They are definitely one of my favorite fruits. This bread looks great!
Me too – I’m seriously eating them like it’s going out of style right now!! xo
You’re being such a good mother by starting your child (soon to be children!) young and learning how to be healthy and eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle. So wonderful! This peach bread looks to DIE for!!
Aww thank you so much!!! It’s funny, I never think of these activities that way but you’re right – I hope he does remember them and I hope he does them with his kids one day!! xo
Cant wait to give this a try, although I have already been adding peaches to the blueberry oatmeal bread, which is yummmmmy. We make extra to have as french toast.
We made french toast with this!! It was so good!!
This looks super yummy, going to have to try it asap.
We have cut out almost all processed foods and I am trying to cut back on sugars and non-whole grain breads.
We are trying to cut out carbs as much as we can.
Looks like a great hearty bread! Love that you give options with other fruits for the recipe. But peaches sound the best to me!
Liz, this is amazing!! Ben and I just went peach picking over the weekend and I can’t wait to take our future chilluns someday to help teach them about healthy habits and knowing where their food comes from, straightfrom the source! This bread is top of the list of things for me to make with that flat of peaches we just picked!
I love that I’m not the only northerner in the midst of peach season right now – haha!! Everyone else seems to be past it. :) Can’t wait to see what else you do with yours!!
Oooooooh, this bread is so purdy! I loved all of your peach picking pictures. Whoa. Say that 10 X fast. :)
LOL peach picking pictures. I’ve had “pick a peck of peaches” in my head all week…
I will try to use more vegetables in my cooking and less sugar in my baking.
We are continuing to cut out processed foods this fall. This bread looks like a great recipe to use as a processed snack replacement.
I’m trying to cut back on the “white” stuff. White sugar,and white flour,
Shoot! Wrote my comment then entered & didn’t answer the Q. Here it is: we’ve already begun to implement more healthy changes. The biggest ones are utilizing more fresh, local, in season produce & cooking more. We’ve always bought local produce, but we really stepped it up this year, going weekly and finding the stands with the best produce.
This looks yummy! My husband loves the peach & ginger combo too! I’ll have to try this one!
I love seasonal eating too. And peaches are perfect right now, so we’ve been eating them in everything!
Your garden is so inspiring Sandy!
This bread looks gorgeous! I love the fresh peaches in there, perfect for the season. So glad you could join the group for this great cause!
Me too – it’s really such a great cause!! :)
This looks delish!! Can’t wait to make it!
Mmmmm! I want a slice of this bread right now! It looks delicious Liz! :)
Wish I could send one your way Carla!!
Note to self: buy more peaches! This sounds and looks amazing! Living in Georgia, the “peach” state, it aught to be criminal not to!
Peach picking sounds awesome! You and you kids are so lucky!
This bread looks amazing, Liz! I would love a slice or two for breakfast!
It was so fun!! And so much easier to pick than raspberries. ;-)
I’ll be trying to swap out regular pasta for whole wheat. My daughter loves her man and cheese!
And by man I mean Mac! :)
This sounds wonderful! Always looking for yummy GF breads to cook up. :)
Healthy changes: We already pack healthy lunches each day, so that we’ll continue. We’ve been focusing more and more on cutting food dyes and artificial colors too, now.
We’ve made a lot of good changes already but we cheat too much! I am committed to making more of our snacks from scratch as I used to and eat less processed sandwich meat. Thankfully we homeschool so my kids can’t get away with too much junk!
I love an alternative to banana bread, and peaches are so delicious at this time of year. My husband was recently diagnosed with high cholesterol and I’m trying to get him to eat more oatmeal. This is another way he can have oatmeal so he will be excited!
I am going to try to cut down on the weekend late night fast food visits!
Doesn’t it feel good to go whatever-picking and them come home and bake with it? I feel proud somehow. :)
And this bread looks amazing! Love that it’s gluten-free.
And good for you for making those permanent lifestyle changes! Your son and future son are so lucky to have a mother who will pass down that lifestyle to them. :)
For us, a school year is…the end of the crazy summer season. The husband and I will slowly start to introduce healthier foods and recharge our bodies after a summer of endless hours on our feet. I’d love to win this set and cook up some awesome meals for M!
You know I am all about the Gluten-Free! Nice work, lady!
I love that you are teaching your child(ren) how to eat and live healthy lives. I’m sure showing your son to actually pick the peaches from a tree is a lesson in healthy eating that he can’t get anywhere else. :) Also, this peach bread looks fantastic! I love that it’s peach season right now. I’ve already frozen a ton of them to stock up for the winter and this bread is just the thing to make with them! :D
Aww thank you Caroline!! It’s fun to be the parent now and pass down all of my favorite traditions!! This bread is perfect for frozen peaches or anything else you’ve frozen!! We do it with frozen blueberries all the time. :)