Rise and Shine: Your New Favorite Oat Quick Bread!
Get ready to discover a new go-to for breakfast, snack time, or even a delightful dessert: this incredibly easy and utterly delicious Oat Quick Bread Recipe! If you’re looking for a simple, comforting bake that fills your home with the most wonderful aromas, you’ve found it. This isn’t just any bread; it’s a moist, tender loaf packed with wholesome oats and just the right touch of sweetness, making it a perfect treat any time of day.
What makes this quick bread so special (and “quick”!) is how effortlessly it comes together. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of cinnamon, you’re well on your way to baking bliss. The applesauce and a hint of coconut oil work wonders to keep it wonderfully moist, ensuring every slice is as soft and delightful as the last.
Whether you’re prepping for busy weekday mornings, need a delicious addition to your weekend brunch spread, or just crave a comforting slice with your coffee, this Oat Quick Bread Recipe is a winner. It’s so versatile, you can enjoy it plain, toasted with a smear of butter, or even topped with fresh fruit. Get ready to bake up some serious comfort and flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup coconut oil (or any neutral flavored oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
**Step1: Prepare the Oven and Pan** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
**Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients** In a large bowl, combine 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of rolled oats*, one teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and one teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix well to ensure even distribution. 
**Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients** In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce, ¾ cup of sugar, one large egg, ¼ cup of oil, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of milk until smooth. 
**Step 4: Combine Mixtures** Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing. 
**Step 5: Bake** Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 
**Step 6: Cool and Serve** Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your delicious quick bread!
Storage: Keeps well at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
*Optional, but reserve about 1 Tbsp of oats to sprinkle on top of the loaf before baking.
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Oat Quick Bread Recipe
Get ready to discover a new go-to for breakfast, snack time, or even a delightful dessert: this incredibly easy and utterly delicious Oat Quick Bread! If you're looking for a simple, comforting bake that fills your home with the most wonderful aromas, you've found it.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup coconut oil (or any neutral flavored oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.In a large bowl, mix flour, oats*, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, sugar, egg, oil, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.
Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing.
Keeps well at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Notes
*Optional, but reserve about 1 Tbsp of oats to sprinkle on top of loaf before baking.
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