11 Easy Peach Recipes For Summer (That Aren’t Just Desserts)

If you’ve ever eaten a truly ripe summer peach, then you know what all the fuss is about.  Soft tender fruit that’s perfectly sweet with so much juiciness that it’s dripping down your chin, all wrapped in the delicious taste and smell of peach.  It’s a part of summer looked forward to by millions, so much so that when peach season arrives, it seems outrageous not to use them in as many peach recipes as you can!

Peaches become ripe and ready to eat right in the height of summer, during the months of June-August.  They pair beautifully with both sweet and savory foods.

Add sliced peaches to Greek yogurt with cinnamon, blend them into smoothies or summer drinks, toss them into salads with cucumber and basil, grill them and serve with a spoonful of yogurt, or chop them into salsa with jalapeño, lime, and cilantro.

Peaches can make everyday meals feel bright, summery, and special, which is why I put all these easy recipes together in one place!

Why Eat More Peaches

Peaches are one of the easiest fruits to fall in love with because they don’t need much fuss. A ripe peach can be dessert all by itself. It’s sweet, juicy, satisfying, and naturally refreshing. When you choose peaches instead of more processed sweets, you’re still getting that dessert-like flavor, but with fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients your body can really use. Peaches are a great source of the following nutrients:

• Potassioum
• Vitamin A
• Beta carotene
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• Folate
• and several of the B vitamins!

11 Easy Peach Recipes for Summer

During the summer months, easy peach desserts are some of my favorites to make! The already sweet and delicious peaches mean I can cut down on the amount of added sugar in the recipes.  But did you know that you can also make savory peach recipes?

Try using peaches with chicken, fish and other meats, add them to drinks and smoothies, make deliciously creative side dishes, use them for appetizers, and even add them to salads!  A ripe peach is like the gift that keeps on giving during the summer!

1. Easy Peach Crisp Recipe (with Fresh Peaches!)

This super simple Peach Crisp is a favorite peach recipe on our site.  It’s one of those classic desserts that we made a whole lot healthier while still making it taste great. this healthy dessert combines ripe peaches, honey, and a crunchy oat, granola-like topping, all topped off with your favorite ice cream or dollop of Greek yogurt.  It’s perfect for a hot summer day or to take to a pot-luck.

2. Hot Honey Peach & Jalapeno Chicken

This peach and jalapeno chicken with hot honey is one of those savory peach recipes that’s perfect in the summertime! It combines the sweetness of ripe peaches, the heat of jalapenos, and the savory flavor of perfectly seasoned chicken, all tied together with a homemade tangy hot honey sauce.

3. Alcohol-Free Ripe Peach Coolers

At my house, instead of cocktails, summer mocktails are a must, and this alcohol-free peach cooler is the perfect way to enjoy fresh ripe peaches all summer long! It’s a quick and easy peach drink that keeps in the refrigerator for several days. So make it for your next summer grill out or party!

4. Grilled Lime Chicken With Fresh Peach Salsa

This Lime Chicken with Peach Salsa recipe is both savory and sweet. With tender grilled chicken seasoned with garlic and chili powder and the sweetness from the peaches, this boldly flavored meal idea is delightful for a light summer lunch or dinner.

5. Honey Roasted Peaches

Looking for a dessert with peaches that’s lower in calories but still has delicious flavor? Try these roasted peaches. They give you the deep flavors of a peach dessert, without all the hassle and “bad for you” ingredients. They’re simple, straight-forward, and totally worth the little bit of work that goes into them. Topped with honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon, this dish pairs perfectly with a dollop of your favorite ice cream or Greek yogurt.

6. Grilled Peach Quinoa Salad With Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grilled Peach Quinoa Salad is a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy combining summer peaches and tomatoes with spicy jalapeno peppers, spring onions, and briny olives. This meatless meal is full of nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while also being gluten free. Plus, the quinoa adds 7 grams of protein to help keep you full longer.

7. Grilled Salmon With Avocado And Peaches

I love a super simple, quick way to get dinner on the table, don’t you? During the summer, the grill is my go-to cooking method! For this recipe, I grill salmon, avocados, and peaches then serve them up as an easy summer meal idea. If you’ve never tried avocados or peaches on the grill, I promise you’re going to want them on repeat!

8. Peaches n’ Cream Green Smoothie Prep

These smoothie prep bags are super easy to make with fresh or frozen peaches. Just combine the peaches, spinach, and frozen Greek yogurt cubes in bags and pop them in the freezer. Then, when you’re ready for a Peaches & Cream Green Smoothie, just pop the contents of the bag into your blender, add your favorite milk, and blend to your desired consistence! This makes a refreshingly healthy snack during a hot summer afternoon!

9. Peach Avocado Salsa

If you’re looking for a fun and fresh topping for fish tacos or a new summer dip idea to take to your next BBQ, then you’re going to love this Peach and Avocado Salsa Recipe! Full of chopped peaches and avocado, this salsa is also sporting fresh jalapeno, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Its bold flavor will blow everyone at the party away and have them all asking for the recipe!

10. 10-Minute Peach Salsa

In just 10 minutes you can make this delicious Peach Salsa. Instead of avocado (like recipe number 9), this salsa uses fresh corn cut from the cob and freshly diced tomatoes. Garlic, lime, and cilantro bring all the flavors together for a salsa you can use on fish, chicken, or just eat as a dip with homemade tortilla chips.

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11. Nectarine Quinoa Tabbouleh

Want a super creative way to use your nectarines and peaches this summer? Then how about adding them to this Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe! The fresh herbs and protein rich quinoa create a base flavor that really helps the diced nectarines shine! Go ahead and give it a try! It’s all the fresh flavors of summer in a bowl.

Embracing Peach Season With Peach Recipes

The healthiest fruits and vegetables are always the ones you can find in season. So when peach season comes along, I suggest using them in any and every recipe you can think of! From appetizers to desserts, peaches are a sweet and versatile ingredient you can find plenty of creative ways to use in your recipes! I hope you start with some of the peach recipes listed above!