Cinnamon Crunch Peach Muffin Bread.

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:

Blackberry Peach Galette

Blueberry Chamomile Galette

Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler

Swirled Blackberry Lavender Sheet Cake

Peaches and Cream Pretzel Pie

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!