Confession: I didn’t always like peaches. I was a nectarine girl, through and through. But this summer, everything changed. I’m not exactly sure what happened, but those sweet, aromatic peaches have got my number (it’s 867-5309).

In celebration of my newfound love, and the near-end of the peach season, I’ve rounded up 25 of the best peach recipes I could find, plus a bonus guide on how to pick the best peaches. A BONUS guide!

After reading the Ultimate Guide to Peaches, you will know…

1. How to pick ’em.

2. How to eat ’em.

3. How to pick them again because you ate ’em.

Peach Recipes:

(Categories: Breakfast, Baked Goods, Frozen Desserts, Drinks, Grilled, & Salads)

Breakfast:

1. Strawberry Peach Walnut Oatmeal Pancakes (vegan) – Healthy Happy Life

“Strawberry and peach filled oat flour pancakes with walnuts and cinnamon”

2. Baked Whole Wheat Peach Pancake – Cookin’ Canuck

Tastes like french toast, but “low in added sugar and fat,” and uses whole wheat pastry flour

3. Vegan Whole Grain Waffles with Roasted Stone Fruit – Minimalist Baker

“Hearty, whole grain vegan waffles,” that are “not too sweet.”

4. Blueberry Peach Greek Yogurt Bowl – Eating Bird Food

A “protein-packed Greek yogurt bowl” topped with fresh berries, museli and cacao nibs

Baked Goods:

5. Pecan Peach Crisp – Sally’s Baking Addiction

“Sweet and bubbly peach crisp with toasted pecans”

6. Peach Crisp: Healthy Crisp for Breakfast – Well Plated by Erin

Everything you love about peach crisps, but “transformed into a healthy, wholesome, breakfast”

7. Peach Almond Crisp – Two Peas & Their Pod

A simple crisp topped with a sweet almond oat topping

8. Peach Custard Pie – EatingWell

Low-fat milk and nonfat Greek yogurt make it creamy

9. Peach Upside Down Cake – All You

A beautiful dessert to serve for company since the peaches artfully caramelize on top

10. Peach Crumble – Your Choice Nutrition by Dietitian Brittany

Uses whole grains, plus it’s lower in sugar and fat than most crumbles

11. Peach Pie Oatmeal Cookies – Amy’s Healthy Baking

Chewy, whole-grain oatmeal cookies full of fresh juicy peaches, warm cinnamon & almond extract

12. Stone Fruit Clafoutis – My Bottomless Boyfriend

Warm custard cake loaded with fresh fruit – Greek yogurt takes the place of traditional heavy cream

13. Summer Berry and Almond Whole Grain Galette – Holley Grainger, MS, RD

A whole grain galette “studded with toasted almonds” and filled with sweet summer fruit

Frozen Desserts:

14. 5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt – Just a Taste

All you need is four ingredients and a food processor

15. Blueberry Peach Smoothie Pops – Samantha’s Kitchen Table

4 ingredient, low calorie, whole fruit bars, made creamy with nonfat yogurt

16. Strawberry Peach Popsicles – Snacking in Sneakers

3 ingredients and no added sugar

17. Peaches and Cream Popsicles – Healthy Ideas Place

A creamy blend of summer peaches and Greek yogurt

Drinks:

18. Peaches ‘n Cream Protein Smoothie – Smart Nutrition

Instead of protein powder, hemp hearts and cottage cheese give these smoothies a wholesome protein boost

19. Peach Cobbler Smoothie – The Lean Green Bean

Undetectable cottage cheese adds protein and crumbled graham crackers add fun

20. Peach Green Tea – Nourished Simply

“Adding fruit to tea is a great way to add natural sweetness”

Grilled:

21. Grilled Peaches with Sweet Greek Yogurt and Cinnamon – Homemade Nutrition

“The perfect light summer dessert”

22. Grilled Peaches with Riesling, Honey, and Coconut Cream – Healthy Bites

“Defines healthy indulgence”

23. Grilled Peaches with Honey and Yogurt – Skinnytaste

By adding honey, grilled peaches get even sweeter, but stay under 100 calories per serving (1/2 a peach)

Salads:

24. Lacinato Kale Salad with Peaches and Maple Vinaigrette – Sara Haas, RDN, LDN

Dark lacinato kale with sweet, juicy peaches, crunchy walnuts, goat cheese, and a 5-ingredient vinaigrette

25. Peach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Raspberries – Well Plated by Erin

Grilled chicken, raspberries, peaches, and feta in a honey balsamic vinaigrette

Peach Picking: