Grilled Peaches with Honey and Yogurt Recipe

If you want a quick, effortless summer dessert that’s under 100 calories per serving, grilled peaches with yogurt and honey are a perfect choice. They’re simple to prepare, ideal for finishing a backyard barbecue, and they won’t heat up your kitchen. This recipe highlights sweet, ripe peaches charred just enough to deepen their flavor and paired with creamy vanilla Greek yogurt and a touch of honey for balance.

Grilled Peaches With Honey and Yogurt

Nothing evokes summer more than biting into a juicy, sun-warmed peach. Grilling brings out the fruit’s natural sugars and adds a smoky nuance. Serve warm with a spoonful of vanilla Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey for an easy, elegant dessert that’s light on calories but big on flavor. It also works beautifully with a scoop of low‑fat ice cream if you prefer.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt (Stonyfield suggested)
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 2 tbsp honey (local, raw honey recommended)

Instructions

1. Stir the vanilla yogurt and cinnamon together in a small bowl until smooth. Chill briefly if you like the contrast of cold yogurt with warm peaches.
2. Preheat a grill to low or set up indirect heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place the peach halves cut-side down and grill covered until they soften and develop grill marks, about 2–4 minutes per side depending on heat and peach ripeness. The goal is to warm and caramelize the fruit without turning it mushy.
3. Remove peaches from the grill, arrange them on serving plates, drizzle each with honey, and serve each half with about 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon yogurt. Serve immediately while peaches are warm.

Tips & Variations

• Choose peaches that yield slightly when gently pressed; overripe fruit will fall apart on the grill, while underripe fruit won’t release enough juice or sweetness.
• For added flavor, brush the cut sides with a little melted butter or olive oil before grilling and sprinkle with a pinch of brown sugar to intensify caramelization.
• Swap the vanilla Greek yogurt for plain Greek yogurt and add a splash of vanilla extract or a bit of maple syrup if you prefer less processed sweeteners.
• To make this a more decadent treat, top grilled peaches with a small scoop of low‑fat ice cream or mascarpone instead of yogurt.
• Replace honey with a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar for a savory-sweet contrast, or garnish with toasted almonds for crunch.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 78 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 19 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 18 g
• Sodium: 5 mg

This dessert is naturally light and fruit-forward, making it a great option for warm weather entertaining or a simple weeknight treat. The grilling process concentrates the peach flavor and creates an attractive presentation without complex preparation. Use ripe, seasonal fruit for best results and adjust yogurt and honey amounts to your taste and desired calorie target.