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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.
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.
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 is dairy-free, lactating mom-friendly, loaded with healthy ingredients, and great for breakfast and snacks - no electric mixer required!
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Sarah says
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
Sara says
Thank you Sarah! It's like a cake you don't have to feel guilty about!
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
This looks like it will taste wonderful for breakfast 🙂
Sara says
Hi Razena, yes, I certainly ate this for breakfast! Thank you for stopping by!
Platter Talk says
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!!
Sara says
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 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
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!
Sara says
You are so welcome!
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
Ooohhhh - This looks perfect for the fall weather that is quickly approaching. Yum!
Sara says
Hi Erin! Thanks for stopping by! Yes, warm bread on a Fall day, Mmmmm!
Renee says
Yum, I love both cherries and quick breads. Looks like I need to make this!
Sara says
Hi Renee! Thank you for stopping by! I checked out your website, I like your recipes and your food photography!
Molly Kumar says
Oatmeal breads are so healthy and yum - the combination of cherries will surely make them even more delicious. Great recipe.
Sara says
Hi Molly, I am so glad that you share my view of oatmeal breads! Thank you!
Chris @ SimpleFood365 says
Wonderful looking bread! I am a huge fan of cherries too so win win!
Sara says
Hi Chris, Thank you so much for stopping by!
Byron Thomas says
This bread looks super healthy and delicious! Yum!
Sara says
Hi Byron, thank you so much!
Lauren @ A Nerd Cooks says
In addition to being healthy, it looks like it would be delicious!
Sara says
Hi Lauren, thank you for stopping by my blog, I love your blog BTW!
Whitney says
What a nice combination of flavors!
Sara says
Thank you Whitney!
Ciao florentina says
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 !
Sara says
I know, I can't wait for cherry season again!
Derek says
Awesome. Really easy to follow. Try this for sure.
Sara says
Hi Derek, I am glad that you think it's easy to follow, thank you for visiting my blog!
Cassandrea @ chewsandbrews.ca says
What a wonderful looking bread! I would love this for breakfast or a snack!!
Sara says
Hello Cassandrea, thank you for visiting!
Hillary Reeves says
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!!
Sara says
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.
Mandee Pogue says
Oh my word! This sounds absolutely delicious!
Sara says
Hi Mandee, thank you!
Kelley says
This bread sounds so yummy and I love that you use coconut oil- I use it in everything!!
Sara says
Hi Kelley, isn't coconut oil the best? It works great in a quick bread!
SHOBELYN says
love the high amount of seed in them... perfect for breakfast
Sara says
Hi Shobelyn, yes this bread works really well for breakfast, thank you for visiting!
Diane says
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!
Sara says
Diane, I am so glad that you like it 🙂 Yeah, I LOVE coconut oil, it's the best!
Marye says
This looks like the perfect breakfast! I love the nutty flavor of oatmeal and I imagine it would be perfect with the cherries.
Sara says
Hi Marye, thank you so much!
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
Oatmeal: one of my favorite things on earth! Can't wait to try it this way ?
Sara says
Hi Claudia, yeah I love oatmeal too, I am always brainstorming what I can put it in 🙂
Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen says
I love quick breads and this looks so good.
Sara says
Thank you Rosemary!
Oana @AdoreFoods says
Your cherry bread looks fantastic, so moist! I would love a slice right now with my coffee 🙂
Sara says
Hi Oana, here's a virtual slice! Thank you for visiting my blog!
LydiaF says
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.
Sara says
Hi Lydia, I have never used a paper clip, I will have to try that to experiment. Thanks for visiting my blog!
J @ A Hot Southern Mess says
Yum! This looks like a delicious sweet bread! Yum!
Sara says
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!
Jessica says
Oh, I love that this has oatmeal in it! This would be perfect to bake and take to new moms.
Sara says
Yes, I agree Jessica, new moms should always have someone baking for them!
Rachel @ athletic avocado says
this looks lovely! I love quick breads, love how this has cherries in it 🙂
Sara says
Hi Rachel, I know aren't quick breads amazing! I have been loving making them lately! So versatile!
Patti @ CooksRecipeCollection.com says
I love quick breads! Yours looks absolutely delicious!
Sara says
Thank you Patti!
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says
This looks like it would make a delicious, and healthy, afternoon snack!
Sara says
Hi Kathryn, yes, this was my afternoon snack in cherry season!
Richa says
Damn! Cherry season just got over here, but that bread looks fantastic.
Sara says
Thanks Richa!
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
This bread sounds so yummy, yet so healthy, I love the cherries in here.
Sara says
Hi Katalina, yeah you can't go wrong with cherries! Thank you!
Tina Marie says
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.
Sara says
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!
Whitney @ That Square Plate says
I LOVE cherries!! This bread looks delicious and easy! Yum!
Sara says
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!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
This sounds like such a great combination of flavors and so easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!
Sara says
Hi Sabrina! Thank you for stopping by the blog!
Michelle@healthiersteps says
I love quick breads especially when they are healthy as yours. Love flax seeds and use them as egg replacer.
Sara says
Hi Michelle, yes I hope this idea really catches on, I am trying to spread the word! Thank you for stopping by!
Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca) says
Looks great! I have little ones too, so I'm definitely into recipes like this!!
Sara says
Hello Chrissie, I am so glad that my recipe can be helpful to you! Thank you for visiting.
Sandra @ A Dash of Sanity says
Cherries in baked goods, especially bread, is a favorite! It pairs so well. This recipe sounds truly incredibly!
Sara says
Thank you Sandra!
Lalaine says
This quick bread sure looks inviting, would love a piece with my morning coffee. It sounds easy enough to make, too. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sara says
Hello Lalaine, you are so welcome and thank you for stopping in!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
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 🙂
Sara says
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!
Stacey says
Sara, This looks amazing! I am going to try this with GF flour. I love cherries 🙂
Stacey says
Sara, this looks wonderful! I love cherries 🙂
Sonya A. Grier says
This looks great. Can you use dried cherries?
Sara Maniez says
Absolutely! Thanks for asking!