Peach Tea Cake (Diabetic‑aware, Lower‑Sugar)

Description: A tender, lightly sweetened tea cake showcasing fresh or no‑sugar‑added canned peaches, whole‑grain oats, and Greek yogurt for moisture. Lower in added sugar and portioned for blood‑glucose control while still feeling like a comforting Southern treat.

Ingredients (with glycemic index for each) — makes 8 slices

• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour — GI: 50
• 1/2 cup rolled oats, ground to coarse flour — GI: 55
• 1 tsp baking powder — GI: 0
• 1/4 tsp baking soda — GI: 0
• 1/4 tsp salt — GI: 0
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon — GI: 0
• 2 large eggs — GI: 0
• 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt — GI: 11
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — GI: 38
• 3 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (or 3 tbsp granulated sugar substitute) — GI: 0
• 2 tbsp light olive oil or avocado oil (or 2 tbsp melted butter if preferred) — GI: 0
• 1 tsp vanilla extract — GI: 0
• Zest of 1 small lemon — GI: 0
• 1 cup diced peaches (fresh, peeled if desired, or drained no‑sugar‑added canned) — GI: fresh peach 42; canned (drained) ~40
• 1 tbsp oat flour + 1 tsp erythritol for sprinkling (optional) — GI: 55 (small amount) / 0

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5‑inch loaf pan or an 8‑inch round cake pan with parchment.
2. Prepare dry mix: in a bowl, whisk whole wheat pastry flour, ground oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Whisk wet mix: in another bowl, beat eggs lightly, then whisk in Greek yogurt, applesauce, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, and sweetener until smooth.
4. Combine: fold wet into dry just until combined. Gently fold in diced peaches, reserving a few pieces to press on top.
5. Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth. Sprinkle reserved peaches on top and dust with the optional oat‑sweetener mixture for a light crust.
6. Bake 35–45 minutes (loaf) or 28–35 minutes (8‑inch round) until a toothpick in center comes out clean and top is golden.
7. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool before slicing. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Flavor profile explanation

• Lightly sweet with warm cinnamon and bright lemon zest; peaches give juicy, fruity notes while Greek yogurt keeps the crumb tender and slightly tangy.

Serving size

• Makes 8 modest slices. Suggested serving: 1 slice.

Nutritional facts (per serving — 1/8 of cake; AI‑generated estimate, FDA‑style) | Amount per serving | | Calories: 160 | | Total Fat 5 g | | - Saturated Fat 0.7 g | | 35 mg | | 140 mg | | 20 g | | - Dietary Fiber 3 g | | - Total Sugars 7 g | | - Includes Added Sugars 0–1 g | | 6 g | | Calcium 60 mg | | Iron 1.1 mg | | Potassium 150 mg |