The first time I grilled peaches was on a whim, during a backyard cookout with friends. I had a few too-ripe peaches and thought, “Why not?” I brushed them with a little coconut oil, sprinkled on cinnamon sugar, and tossed them on the grill. What came off was golden, caramelized magic warm, juicy peaches with a sweet cinnamon crust. We served them with a dollop of Greek yogurt, and they disappeared in minutes. Now it’s my go-to healthy summer dessert when I want something easy, warm, and wildly delicious.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted

• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter

• 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• Optional: plain Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or chopped nuts for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill (or grill pan) to medium heat.

2. In a small bowl, mix coconut sugar and cinnamon.

3. Brush each peach half with coconut oil or melted butter.

4. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cut side of each peach.

5. Place peaches cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 3–4 minutes or until caramelized and grill marks appear.

6. Flip and grill skin-side for another 1–2 minutes just to soften.

7. Serve warm with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a treat.

Tips & Swaps

• Slightly overripe peaches are perfect — soft and sweet.

• No grill? Use a stovetop grill pan or even a cast iron skillet.

• Swap peaches for nectarines or plums.

• For a dairy-free version, top with coconut yogurt or skip the topping entirely.

Nutrition (per serving, without toppings, approx.):

• Calories: 110

• Carbs: 21g

• Sugar: 17g (natural + added)

• Fiber: 2g

• Protein: 1g

• Fat: 3g