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Cinnamon Crunch Peach Muffin Bread. A sweet, peachy muffin-style loaf made in one bowl with creamy Greek yogurt, vanilla, and swirls of summer peaches. The magic is in the layers of peach jam and the cinnamon crunch on top. It’s no-fuss, so yummy, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
You guys—I finally found peaches! Like, the good ones. I always wait until they’re perfectly sweet and juicy before baking with them. Sometimes they come early, but usually it’s the end of July when they’re at their peak. And yes, that time is now!
I’ve had this idea tucked in the back of my mind for months. Ever since I baked that blueberry muffin bread this winter, I knew I’d be making a peach version come summer. And I have to say…it turned out even better than I imagined!
Growing up, my mom never baked with peaches. We’d just eat them raw—usually standing over the sink with peach juice dripping down our arms. And honestly? There’s nothing better than a perfect Ohio peach. But little did I know…baked peaches are even more delicious! My grandma definitely knew that. Her peach dump cake? So simple, so good.
Next on my list: peach butter (like apple butter, but a summer version!). And then maybe a peach pie. But for now, we have this muffin bread. It’s moist, fluffy, jammy, and topped with the most addicting cinnamon crunch.
Trust me—you’ll love it!
Here are the details
Ingredients
- salted butter
- brown sugar
- plain Greek yogurt – I love the Straus brand
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- whole wheat or all-purpose flour – I like to use whole wheat pastry flour
- baking powder
- peaches
- granulated sugar
- peach jam – you could also use blueberry or blackberry jam – mix it up!
Ingredients for the swirl
- brown sugar
- whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- cinnamon
- salted butter
Tools
For this peach bread, you need a mixing bowl, then a knife for slicing, plus a cutting board.
Steps
Step 1: Make the batter
Start with melted butter—browned butter if you’re feeling fancy (and yes, it’s worth it!). I don’t have a microwave, so I usually melt my butter on the stove until it’s lightly golden and just starting to smell nutty.
Whisk the butter with the Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add the peaches
The key here is ripe, sweet peaches—the kind that taste like candy. Cut the peaches into very thin slices, then give them a rough chop. This helps swirl fresh peach flavor throughout every bite of the bread.
Fold the chopped peaches into the batter. Pour the batter into a greased bread pan, then swirl the peach jam right over the top.
Step 3: Add the cinnamon crunch
Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter until clumps form—that’s your cinnamon crunch topping.
Scatter the clumps over the top of the batter and jam swirls. Now bake! This will take about an hour. Your kitchen is going to smell amazing—like brown sugar, cinnamon, and warm, juicy peaches.
Serving
Delicious warm out of the oven, but also try toasting a slice and slathering it with salted European-style butter and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes. And a drizzle of honey? Yes, so good. Or go full dessert mode and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Helpful suggestions
Try a mix of stone fruits—cherries would be amazing. And if you’re low on peach jam, blueberry or blackberry would work beautifully too.
Looking for other summer desserts? Here are some favorites:
Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler
Swirled Blackberry Lavender Sheet Cake
Lastly, if you make this Cinnamon Crunch Peach Muffin Bread. Be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Cinnamon Peach Muffin Bread
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped peaches
- 3 tablespoons peach jam
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5 inch bread pan with parchment paper.2. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully combined. Mix the peaches into the batter. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Swirl in the peach jam, leaving streaks of jam throughout the batter.4. To make the cinnamon swirl. Mix the butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Arrange the clumps over the batter. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is just set. If the loaf is browning too quickly, cover with foil. 5. Remove, slice, and enjoy with butter and flaked sea salt.
Nutrition
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I made this, but with no peach jam because I didn’t have it. It tastes amazing – especially when it is still warm with some butter on it!!!
Hi Morgan! I am sooo glad to hear this peach muffin bread was a hit for you! Thanks so much for trying it out! 🙂 xT
Hi! Baked this today and it came out so yummy! Does need a bit of a longer bake time. Where should it be stored? Fridge or countertop? Thank you!
Hey Sara! I’m so glad you enjoyed this bread! To keep it fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you plan to keep it longer, refrigerate it for up to 5 days to maintain its moisture and prevent it from spoiling. For even longer storage, consider freezing slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Just thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave before enjoying! 🙂 xT
Just made it ! And because I have the most amazing peaches – I made the jam fresh ! My house smells amazing and I’m about to spread the butter !
Hey Tiffany! Wow, I bet that jam was absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for giving this bread a try, so glad it was a winner! xT
I have made several of these loaves now and everyone loves them. I ended up using half of the topping in the middle because it was so much sweet on top and that turned out to be the key for us.
Hey Nicole! So happy to hear you’re loving this bread! Hope you’re having a wonderful summer! xT
Soooo yummy! Just made two loaves – I used some peach lavender jam I had on hand, and it gave it a great hint of lavender along with the peach flavor! Will definitely make it again! Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you SO much Tammy! I am so glad you enjoyed this bread, and that peach lavender jam sounds like a great addition! xT
Another winner Tieghan!! So delicious!
Aw thank you so much Dianne! I am so glad you loved this bread! Loveee to hear that! xT
Husband loved this bread!! On the second time making this recipe!
Thank you SO much Margaret! I am so glad you are loving this peach muffin bread! 🙂 xT
I’m making this as soon as I get some more peaches! I live in Georgia and we have peaches and peaches until you can’t eat another! This recipe looks yummy. I’ll tag you if I remember! 😘
Hi Laura! Wow, that sounds amazing! I hope you enjoy this bread during your peach season! 🙂 xT
This bread turned out really yummy! I did have to bake it for closer to 80 minutes. I think next time I will try it with half the cinnamon topping. I feel like the amount of cinnamon topping the recipe calls for overpowers the flavor of the peaches.
Hey Stephanie! Thank you so much for trying out this bread recipe! I am so glad you enjoyed it! xT
So good! The recipe didn’t specify whether or not to peel the peaches. I decided to peel them, but I don’t think it would matter. I will definitely make this again.
Hi Jennifer! I don’t normally peel my peaches for this recipe, but you can do whatever you’d like! 🙂 xT
Delicious! Love the texture. I added more peaches and didn’t add the jam because I didn’t have any but it was great without it. Definitely will make again. Looking forward to seeing if it is just as good the next day 😊
Thank you SO much Teresa! I am so so glad you loved this peach muffin bread! Have a great start to your month! 🙂 xT
Can I substitute flour for almond flour? Do I have to adjust anything else for that to work still?
So excited to try and make this!
Hi Mikayla! I haven’t ever tried this recipe with almond flour so I can’t say for sure! I am so sorry! xT
10/10 so good! Made it with Gluten Free Flour and it turned out amazing. We served it with some homemade whipped cream on top. Everyone loved it!
Hey Nicole! Thank you so much for trying out this peach muffin bread! Makes me so happy to hear it was a success! xT
Great! Personally, my cobbler is THE best ever and I usually stick with it! But when I saw this recipe, I wanted to give it a try. I would say this creation is between my cobbler and a cake. Very nice! Thank you
Hey Elva! Thank you so so much for trying out this bread! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, and I am sure your cobbler is SO yummy! xT
Oh my gosh this was soooo delicious! Only change I would make is adding more peaches. The cinnamon crunch on top is slap your grandma good!
Hey there! Thank you SO much for trying out the recipe, so glad you loved this bread! 🙂 xT