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July 15, 2015

Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread

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 the fresh cherries (fiber, wards off cancer, inflammation reduction, low glycemic index) that I keep bumping into atΒ the grocery store lately.

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Oatmeal Cherry Bread

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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 1/2 month old toddler who is into everything these days. Β 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 the fresh cherries (fiber, wards off cancer, inflammation reduction, low glycemic index) that I keep bumping into atΒ 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. Β But really, anyone can eat and enjoy it. Β My husband, Eric (the lactose-intolerant member of the family), liked it and my toddler, Margo (the bread lover), enjoyed it as well. Β 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. Β For the coconut milk, I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk. Β For the coconut sugar, I used Madhava Coconut Sugar.

Though Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread has 1/2 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. Β There are large chunks of cherries which add a lightly sweet and tart flavor. Β This bread is moist almost like how banana bread can be but not mushy in any way. Β The color is golden and it’s so pretty with those bright red cherries peeking through. Β Eating this bread is like eating cake without any guilt and made better by biting into juicy and delicious cherries.

Oatmeal Cherry Bread Sliced

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Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread

Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread is dairy-free, lactating mom-friendly, loaded with healthy ingredients and great for breakfast & snacking. No electric mixer required!
Course quick bread
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Lactating Mom-Friendly
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 14 slices
Author Sara Maniez, LifesLittleSweets.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup organic whole oats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup room temperature coconut oil
  • 1-1/2 cups hand pitted , ripped in half fresh cherries, washed and dry of excess water *see notes below for tips on pitting the cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with coconut oil and set aside.
  2. 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 mixture is crumbly.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 into center and if it comes out clean then it's done. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then take loaf out of 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.

Oatmeal Cherry Quick Bread Wrapped

Notes:

  • If you have a different size quick bread pan other than the one noted in the recipe, make sure to adjustΒ for baking times.
  • If you don’t have coconut oil, you can substitute canola oil instead.
  • If you want the bread to be more sweet, perhaps more of a dessert bread, you can do up to 1 cup of sugar vs. the 1/2 cup that I specify.
  • Kosher or regular salt can be substituted for sea salt. Β 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. Β Pitting them by hand keeps more of the flesh than cutting them (I’ve tried both methods). Β 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. Β Messy but worth it.
  • Brewer’s yeast would also help make this bread even more of a lactating mom-friendly recipe; Β I haven’t tried using it with this recipe but I do have some on order that I will test out.
  • Random fact: National Cherry Day is July 16th in the United Kingdom.

Recipe Attribution:

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

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  1. 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

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  2. Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    This looks like it will taste wonderful for breakfast πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 26, 2015 at 2:21 am

      Hi Razena, yes, I certainly ate this for breakfast! Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. 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!!

    Reply
    • 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 πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. 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!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      You are so welcome!

      Reply
  5. 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!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Hi Erin! Thanks for stopping by! Yes, warm bread on a Fall day, Mmmmm!

      Reply
  6. Renee says

    August 28, 2015 at 4:35 pm

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

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  7. 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.

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  8. Chris @ SimpleFood365 says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:24 pm

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

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 28, 2015 at 10:52 pm

      Hi Chris, Thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Byron Thomas says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    This bread looks super healthy and delicious! Yum!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 26, 2015 at 2:25 am

      Hi Byron, thank you so much!

      Reply
  10. Lauren @ A Nerd Cooks says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:06 am

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

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 26, 2015 at 2:30 am

      Hi Lauren, thank you for stopping by my blog, I love your blog BTW!

      Reply
  11. Whitney says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:24 am

    What a nice combination of flavors!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 26, 2015 at 2:22 am

      Thank you Whitney!

      Reply
  12. 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 !

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 26, 2015 at 2:23 am

      I know, I can’t wait for cherry season again!

      Reply
  13. Derek says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:33 am


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

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  14. 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!!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      Hello Cassandrea, thank you for visiting!

      Reply
  15. 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!!

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  16. Mandee Pogue says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:17 am


    Oh my word! This sounds absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Hi Mandee, thank you!

      Reply
  17. 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!!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 26, 2015 at 2:26 am

      Hi Kelley, isn’t coconut oil the best? It works great in a quick bread!

      Reply
  18. SHOBELYN says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:26 am

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

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Hi Shobelyn, yes this bread works really well for breakfast, thank you for visiting!

      Reply
  19. 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!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Diane, I am so glad that you like it πŸ™‚ Yeah, I LOVE coconut oil, it’s the best!

      Reply
  20. 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.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Marye, thank you so much!

      Reply
  21. 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 ?

    Reply
    • 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 πŸ™‚

      Reply
  22. Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:44 am

    I love quick breads and this looks so good.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Thank you Rosemary!

      Reply
  23. 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 πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Oana, here’s a virtual slice! Thank you for visiting my blog!

      Reply
  24. 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.

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  25. J @ A Hot Southern Mess says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:48 pm

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

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  26. 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.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 26, 2015 at 2:27 am

      Yes, I agree Jessica, new moms should always have someone baking for them!

      Reply
  27. 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 πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  28. Patti @ CooksRecipeCollection.com says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:49 pm


    I love quick breads! Yours looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you Patti!

      Reply
  29. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:10 pm

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

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 26, 2015 at 2:27 am

      Hi Kathryn, yes, this was my afternoon snack in cherry season!

      Reply
  30. Richa says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:15 pm

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

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks Richa!

      Reply
  31. 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.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 30, 2015 at 4:31 am

      Hi Katalina, yeah you can’t go wrong with cherries! Thank you!

      Reply
  32. 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.

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  33. Whitney @ That Square Plate says

    August 30, 2015 at 5:37 pm


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

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  34. 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!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 30, 2015 at 11:14 pm

      Hi Sabrina! Thank you for stopping by the blog!

      Reply
  35. 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.

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  36. 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!!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 1, 2015 at 2:24 am

      Hello Chrissie, I am so glad that my recipe can be helpful to you! Thank you for visiting.

      Reply
  37. Sandra @ A Dash of Sanity says

    September 1, 2015 at 4:21 am

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

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 2, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Thank you Sandra!

      Reply
  38. Lalaine says

    September 2, 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 πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 14, 2015 at 3:23 am

      Hello Lalaine, you are so welcome and thank you for stopping in!

      Reply
  39. 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 πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  40. Stacey says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:45 pm


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

    Reply
  41. Stacey says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Sara, this looks wonderful! I love cherries πŸ™‚

    Reply

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