Vanilla Pear Oatmeal Quick Bread
Tender quick bread combining Greek yogurt and oats for moisture and texture, studded with fresh pears and warm cinnamon. The blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours creates a hearty crumb, while vanilla yogurt provides subtle sweetness and tang. Baked until a toothpick emerges clean from the golden loaf.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurtplain Greek yogurt1:1dairy
removes vanilla note
- 1 cup quick oatsrolled oats1:1grain
coarser texture
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅝ cup all-purpose flouradditional whole wheat flour2:1grain
denser loaf
- ⅝ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh pear, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
Spray a loaf pan with no-stick cooking spray.
- 3
Blend the oats into the Greek yogurt and set aside.
- 4
In a larger bowl, stir together the egg, oil, and brown sugar.
- 5
Stir in the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 6
Stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture until a thick lumpy batter forms.
- 7
Fold in the chopped pear.
- 8
Using a rubber spatula, slide the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- 9
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean.
- 10
Remove bread from the pan and place on a cooling rack until cooled.
- 11
Slice and serve.
Tips
Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough, dense crumb.
Use firm, ripe pears and chop evenly so pieces cook through.
Test doneness with a toothpick in the center; a few moist crumbs are acceptable.
Good to Know
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.
The batter can be prepared up to 2 hours before baking. Stir gently before pouring into the pan.
Serve warm or at room temperature, plain or with butter, cream cheese, or yogurt.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip blending the oats into the yogurt to avoid gritty texture.
Do not overmix after adding the flour to prevent a dense, tough loaf.
Do not bake longer than 45 minutes to avoid a dry interior.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
removes vanilla note
General Alternatives
chew texture, concentrate sweetness
denser loaf