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July 15, 2015

Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread

Name: Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: Dairy-Free
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup coconut sugar; 1/2 cup organic whole oats; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 large egg; 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1/4 cup room temperature coconut oil; 1-1/2 cups hand pitted cherries

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Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread: I wanted the quick bread to have healthy ingredients like organic whole oats (iron and fiber), ground flaxseed (fiber, Omega-3s), coconut oil (kills hunger, multiple health benefits), and fresh cherries (fiber, wards off cancer, inflammation reduction, low glycemic index) that I keep bumping into at the grocery store lately.

Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread

Hi Everyone, I was hankering for some kind of healthy, energy-giving, quick bread that I could visit and revisit throughout the day while chasing my 14 ½-month-old toddler who is into everything these days.

I wanted the quick bread to have healthy ingredients like organic whole oats (iron and fiber), ground flaxseed (fiber, Omega-3s), coconut oil (kills hunger, multiple health benefits), and fresh cherries (fiber, wards off cancer, inflammation reduction, low glycemic index) that I keep bumping into at the grocery store lately.

This recipe is lactating-mom friendly, meaning it has ingredients like oatmeal and flaxseed which supports the nutritional needs of a lactating mother.

But really, anyone can eat and enjoy it.

My husband, Eric (the lactose-intolerant member of the family), liked it and my toddler, Margo (the bread lover), enjoyed it as well.

She normally doesn't eat raw cherries but she went for them when they are baked into bread!

For the ground flaxseed, I used Hodgson Mill Ground Flaxseed. For the coconut milk, I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk.

For the coconut sugar, I used Madhava Coconut Sugar.

Though Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread has ½ a cup coconut sugar (the original recipe calls for 1 cup regular refined sugar), it's not a super sweet bread and doesn't leave an overly sugary taste in your mouth.

There are large chunks of cherries that add a lightly sweet and tart flavor.

This bread is moist almost like how banana bread can be but not mushy in any way.

The color is golden and it's so pretty with those bright red cherries peeking through.

Eating this bread is like eating cake without any guilt and made better by biting into juicy and delicious cherries.

View my tutorial on how to prepare a Flaxseed "Egg" here.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup coconut sugar
½ cup organic whole oats
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed
¼ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
¼ cup room temperature coconut oil
1-½ cups hand pitted, ripped in half fresh cherries, washed and dry of excess water *see notes below for tips on pitting the cherries

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baking spatula
standard loaf pan
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Recipe Notes

If you have a different size quick bread pan other than the one noted in the recipe, make sure to adjust for baking times.
If you don't have coconut oil, you can substitute canola oil instead.
If you want the bread to be sweeter, perhaps more of dessert bread, you can do up to 1 cup of sugar vs. the ½ cup that I specify.
Kosher or regular salt can be substituted for sea salt. I like the more complex taste of sea salt, so that's why I use it but it's really a background flavor in this particular recipe.
Make sure to get all the pits out when you pit the cherries. Pitting them by hand keeps more of the flesh than cutting them (I've tried both methods). Use your thumbs at the top of the cherry, split them in half, take the pit out and shred the flesh slightly with your fingers. Messy but worth it.
Brewer's yeast would also help make this bread even more of a lactating mom-friendly recipe; I haven't tried using it with this recipe but I do have some on the order that I will test out.
Random fact: National Cherry Day is July 16th in the United Kingdom.

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Adapted from "Nut Bread," p.131 in "Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, Celebrating the Promise, Limited Edition"

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Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread

Yield: 14 slices

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread is dairy-free, lactating mom-friendly, loaded with healthy ingredients, and great for breakfast and snacks - no electric mixer required!

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with coconut oil and set aside. Using a large bowl, mix flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and cinnamon until combined. Using your hands' mix in coconut oil until the mixture is crumbly.
In a small-medium bowl, mix egg, coconut milk, and then add the pitted ripped in half cherries. Add egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Using a baking spatula, scrape the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. To test for doneness, use a wooden toothpick, insert it into the center and if it comes out clean then it's done. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then take the loaf out of the pan (be careful, bread may still be hot) and cool on a wire rack completely before slicing. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

If you have a different size quick bread pan other than the one noted in the recipe, make sure to adjust for baking times.

If you don't have coconut oil, you can substitute canola oil instead.

If you want the bread to be sweeter, perhaps more of dessert bread, you can do up to 1 cup of sugar vs. the ½ cup that I specify.

Kosher or regular salt can be substituted for sea salt. I like the more complex taste of sea salt, so that's why I use it but it's really a background flavor in this particular recipe.

Make sure to get all the pits out when you pit the cherries. Pitting them by hand keeps more of the flesh than cutting them (I've tried both methods). Use your thumbs at the top of the cherry, split them in half, take the pit out and shred the flesh slightly with your fingers. Messy but worth it.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 715mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 5gSugar: 17gProtein: 2g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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Sarah says

August 28, 2015 at 9:20 am

I love fruity quick breads - it's like healthier cake that I can have for breakfast! I bet this smells fantastic fresh out of the oven

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:20 am
  
  Thank you Sarah! It's like a cake you don't have to feel guilty about!
  
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Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says

August 28, 2015 at 12:30 pm

This looks like it will taste wonderful for breakfast 🙂

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:21 am
  
  Hi Razena, yes, I certainly ate this for breakfast! Thank you for stopping by!
  
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Platter Talk says

August 28, 2015 at 12:59 pm

Looks great; we love how you can take this recipe and make it your own by adding whatever fruit is in season or on hand. Nicely done!!

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- Sara says
  
  August 28, 2015 at 2:46 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I all about being able to customize depending on what's available and what food lifestyle people have, I try to be as inclusive as possible! I just checked out your blog as well and I love your collection of recipes! You have a nice range of delicious recipes, I will be stopping back there again for sure! I'm now following you on FB 🙂
  
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Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

August 28, 2015 at 3:17 pm

This makes me so happy! I just recently discovered my love for cherries and have been putting them in everything. Haven't tried a sweet bread though, thanks for an awesome idea!

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- Sara says
  
  August 28, 2015 at 3:39 pm
  
  You are so welcome!
  
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Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

August 28, 2015 at 3:19 pm

Ooohhhh - This looks perfect for the fall weather that is quickly approaching. Yum!

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- Sara says
  
  August 28, 2015 at 3:40 pm
  
  Hi Erin! Thanks for stopping by! Yes, warm bread on a Fall day, Mmmmm!
  
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Renee says

August 28, 2015 at 4:35 pm

Yum, I love both cherries and quick breads. Looks like I need to make this!

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- Sara says
  
  August 28, 2015 at 5:25 pm
  
  Hi Renee! Thank you for stopping by! I checked out your website, I like your recipes and your food photography!
  
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Molly Kumar says

August 28, 2015 at 6:57 pm

Oatmeal breads are so healthy and yum - the combination of cherries will surely make them even more delicious. Great recipe.

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:22 am
  
  Hi Molly, I am so glad that you share my view of oatmeal breads! Thank you!
  
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Chris @ SimpleFood365 says

August 28, 2015 at 8:24 pm

Wonderful looking bread! I am a huge fan of cherries too so win win!

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- Sara says
  
  August 28, 2015 at 10:52 pm
  
  Hi Chris, Thank you so much for stopping by!
  
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Byron Thomas says

August 28, 2015 at 11:23 pm

This bread looks super healthy and delicious! Yum!

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:25 am
  
  Hi Byron, thank you so much!
  
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Lauren @ A Nerd Cooks says

August 29, 2015 at 12:06 am

In addition to being healthy, it looks like it would be delicious!

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:30 am
  
  Hi Lauren, thank you for stopping by my blog, I love your blog BTW!
  
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Whitney says

August 29, 2015 at 12:24 am

What a nice combination of flavors!

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:22 am
  
  Thank you Whitney!
  
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Ciao florentina says

August 29, 2015 at 12:29 am

I so wish i could make this. Cherries are with us for such a sort little time , so unfair just like peaches. This looks scrumptious !

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:23 am
  
  I know, I can't wait for cherry season again!
  
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Derek says

August 29, 2015 at 12:33 am

Awesome. Really easy to follow. Try this for sure.

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:24 am
  
  Hi Derek, I am glad that you think it's easy to follow, thank you for visiting my blog!
  
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Cassandrea @ chewsandbrews.ca says

August 29, 2015 at 1:01 am

What a wonderful looking bread! I would love this for breakfast or a snack!!

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:48 pm
  
  Hello Cassandrea, thank you for visiting!
  
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Hillary Reeves says

August 29, 2015 at 1:08 am

FINALLY got me a loaf pan and I definitely want to let it flex its muscles beyond my typical banana bread loaf. This looks like a perfect next step!!

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:47 pm
  
  Hi Hillary! Thank you for stopping by, it's nice to see you outside of your Chicory e-mail updates! I stopped by your blog yesterday and had a look around, I LOVE your food BTW.
  
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Mandee Pogue says

August 29, 2015 at 3:17 am

Oh my word! This sounds absolutely delicious!

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:45 pm
  
  Hi Mandee, thank you!
  
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Kelley says

August 29, 2015 at 3:22 am

This bread sounds so yummy and I love that you use coconut oil- I use it in everything!!

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:26 am
  
  Hi Kelley, isn't coconut oil the best? It works great in a quick bread!
  
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SHOBELYN says

August 29, 2015 at 3:26 am

love the high amount of seed in them... perfect for breakfast

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:45 pm
  
  Hi Shobelyn, yes this bread works really well for breakfast, thank you for visiting!
  
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Diane says

August 29, 2015 at 4:02 am

This is my kind of recipe! I love that you cook with coconut oil. Also the coconut milk looks great in this with those yummy fresh cherries. I want to eat this bread!

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:44 pm
  
  Diane, I am so glad that you like it 🙂 Yeah, I LOVE coconut oil, it's the best!
  
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Marye says

August 29, 2015 at 4:37 am

This looks like the perfect breakfast! I love the nutty flavor of oatmeal and I imagine it would be perfect with the cherries.

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:43 pm
  
  Hi Marye, thank you so much!
  
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Claudia | Gourmet Project says

August 29, 2015 at 6:08 am

Oatmeal: one of my favorite things on earth! Can't wait to try it this way ?

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:42 pm
  
  Hi Claudia, yeah I love oatmeal too, I am always brainstorming what I can put it in 🙂
  
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Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen says

August 29, 2015 at 6:44 am

I love quick breads and this looks so good.

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:42 pm
  
  Thank you Rosemary!
  
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Oana @AdoreFoods says

August 29, 2015 at 11:02 am

Your cherry bread looks fantastic, so moist! I would love a slice right now with my coffee 🙂

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:35 pm
  
  Hi Oana, here's a virtual slice! Thank you for visiting my blog!
  
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LydiaF says

August 29, 2015 at 11:30 am

I use a paperclip to pit my cherries, but if you're going to cut them in half anyway, using your bare hands is fun! This loaf would be awesome with so many different fruits. Thanks for sharing a vegan version.

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:40 pm
  
  Hi Lydia, I have never used a paper clip, I will have to try that to experiment. Thanks for visiting my blog!
  
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J @ A Hot Southern Mess says

August 29, 2015 at 12:48 pm

Yum! This looks like a delicious sweet bread! Yum!

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:33 pm
  
  Hey J, I just stopped by your blog after I saw this comment, I love your blogs design, recipes and your photos! Thank you for stopping by!
  
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Jessica says

August 29, 2015 at 1:19 pm

Oh, I love that this has oatmeal in it! This would be perfect to bake and take to new moms.

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:27 am
  
  Yes, I agree Jessica, new moms should always have someone baking for them!
  
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Rachel @ athletic avocado says

August 29, 2015 at 1:55 pm

this looks lovely! I love quick breads, love how this has cherries in it 🙂

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:29 am
  
  Hi Rachel, I know aren't quick breads amazing! I have been loving making them lately! So versatile!
  
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Patti @ CooksRecipeCollection.com says

August 29, 2015 at 2:49 pm

I love quick breads! Yours looks absolutely delicious!

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 2:50 pm
  
  Thank you Patti!
  
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Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says

August 29, 2015 at 4:10 pm

This looks like it would make a delicious, and healthy, afternoon snack!

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 2:27 am
  
  Hi Kathryn, yes, this was my afternoon snack in cherry season!
  
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Richa says

August 29, 2015 at 5:15 pm

Damn! Cherry season just got over here, but that bread looks fantastic.

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- Sara says
  
  August 29, 2015 at 5:22 pm
  
  Thanks Richa!
  
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Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says

August 30, 2015 at 4:19 am

This bread sounds so yummy, yet so healthy, I love the cherries in here.

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- Sara says
  
  August 30, 2015 at 4:31 am
  
  Hi Katalina, yeah you can't go wrong with cherries! Thank you!
  
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Tina Marie says

August 30, 2015 at 2:25 pm

This sounds amazing! I'm a big coconut oil fan and I love the idea of the flax as an egg replacement. I've printed this recipe out for future reference. Thanks.

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- Sara says
  
  August 30, 2015 at 11:08 pm
  
  Hi Tina! Isn't coconut oil the best? I love cooking/baking with it and I only started a under 2 years ago. It's just so versatile. Thank you for visiting!
  
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Whitney @ That Square Plate says

August 30, 2015 at 5:37 pm

I LOVE cherries!! This bread looks delicious and easy! Yum!

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- Sara says
  
  August 30, 2015 at 11:13 pm
  
  I know aren't they so great? When I eat cherries I am thinking about how many vitamins are in them besides how great they taste!
  
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Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

August 30, 2015 at 5:40 pm

This sounds like such a great combination of flavors and so easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!

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- Sara says
  
  August 30, 2015 at 11:14 pm
  
  Hi Sabrina! Thank you for stopping by the blog!
  
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Michelle@healthiersteps says

August 31, 2015 at 2:24 am

I love quick breads especially when they are healthy as yours. Love flax seeds and use them as egg replacer.

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- Sara says
  
  August 31, 2015 at 2:53 am
  
  Hi Michelle, yes I hope this idea really catches on, I am trying to spread the word! Thank you for stopping by!
  
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Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca) says

August 31, 2015 at 5:52 pm

Looks great! I have little ones too, so I'm definitely into recipes like this!!

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- Sara says
  
  September 01, 2015 at 2:24 am
  
  Hello Chrissie, I am so glad that my recipe can be helpful to you! Thank you for visiting.
  
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Sandra @ A Dash of Sanity says

September 01, 2015 at 4:21 am

Cherries in baked goods, especially bread, is a favorite! It pairs so well. This recipe sounds truly incredibly!

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- Sara says
  
  September 02, 2015 at 4:38 pm
  
  Thank you Sandra!
  
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Lalaine says

September 02, 2015 at 7:01 am

This quick bread sure looks inviting, would love a piece with my morning coffee. It sounds easy enough to make, too. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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- Sara says
  
  September 14, 2015 at 3:23 am
  
  Hello Lalaine, you are so welcome and thank you for stopping in!
  
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Lauren @ Create Bake Make says

September 26, 2015 at 7:02 am

This sounds really yummy, my sister is expecting a baby in the next couple of months and this would make the perfect snck for her and her 2 year old. Thanks for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays, I hope you have a great weekend 🙂

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- Sara says
  
  September 26, 2015 at 1:06 pm
  
  Hi Lauren, I plan to be sharing more lactation-friendly recipes like this which would be good for new moms & busy moms that need healthy snacks. I feel like recipes like this are becoming more my "niche." Filling that sort of need is definitely close to my heart as a mom! Thank you for your kind comment and visiting my blog!
  
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Stacey says

October 05, 2015 at 5:45 pm

Sara, This looks amazing! I am going to try this with GF flour. I love cherries 🙂

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Stacey says

October 05, 2015 at 5:47 pm

Sara, this looks wonderful! I love cherries 🙂

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Sonya A. Grier says

April 15, 2020 at 11:46 am

This looks great. Can you use dried cherries?

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- Sara Maniez says
  
  April 15, 2020 at 11:47 am
  
  Absolutely! Thanks for asking!
  
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