Description
Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Bread is a delightful, quick bread that brings vibrant flavors to your table. With the tartness of cranberries and the refreshing zest of orange, each slice offers a warm, moist texture that’s perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy breakfast, afternoon snack, or a festive gathering. This easy-to-follow recipe requires minimal prep time and wholesome ingredients, making it suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy it plain, or elevate it with butter or cream cheese for an extra touch of indulgence. Whether you’re sharing with loved ones or savoring it solo, this bread is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in orange zest and cranberries.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, egg, and orange juice until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 142mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg