So remember two weeks ago when I was all excited about the Ravens playoff win and those cranberry muffins? Well now I’m not so excited about the Ravens–it’s been nearly a week and I’m STILL in shock at that missed field goal. Seriously, how do you miss that? Le sigh.
But I am still excited about oat based quick breads–and I made this one that night of the football excitement. Oats just make everything so warm and delicious. Like a big thick, snuggly blanket turned into bread. And the apples allow this quick bread to be low on sugar, but still big on taste. And thanks to the oatmeal, this bread stays nice and moist…and dare I say it, even better the second day than the first?
But the bread wasn’t the only thing I was excited about that weekend–my cousin Christi was also up to visit! Christi deserves a special shout out, because I’m pretty sure she’s one of the longest regular readers of the blog, even if she isn’t a big commenter. We all grew up together, but had fallen out of touch for a few years, and I’m so happy to have her back in my life! We had a great weekend together–girl talk, Once Upon a Time, Beauty and the Beast in 3D (my favorite Disney animated movie EVER, even with an unfortunate interruption for a power surge) and sushi happy hour! And I’ve seen her three times in the last year, which means I get to cross another one off the list!
Apple Oat Bread
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1-1/2 cups (about 2 medium) chopped apple
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and oats in a large bowl. Add apple, eggs, milk, and oil. Mix until dry ingredients are moistened. Mixture will be stiff.
Put mixture into prepared pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until done. Let sit for 20 minutes. Remove from pan and continue cooling on a wire rack.
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I was listening to the end of the Ravens game on the radio driving home from Joey’s grandparents. Lets just say there was much rejoicing when that field goal was missed.. though I was very surprised he missed it! I don’t like the Patriots either, but… Lets just hope the Giants win the super bowl!
That bread looks amazing. I got loaf pans for Christmas and have yet to use them. I found an easy yeast bread recipe that I want to try but I will have to try this too.
Kandi, I know you have a good (well Noel would disagree, but I think people are allowed to root for the teams they grew up with!) reason for not liking the Ravens, but thanks for being surprised! I’m sure you can understand our pain!
The bread is definitely worth trying!
I cannot believe he missed that field goal either – I thought it was a done deal! Oh well, at least you have delicious apple oat bread to sooth you!
Have a great weekend!
that looks delicious!
almost I must agree about the field goal…if that if your whole career, what you do for a living and you MISS? Really?
I’ve botched a few project plans. Just sayin’.
Oh, that Apple Oat Bread looks delicious! (And I agree, that missed field goal was something else.)
YES! A shout out!
I had so much fun hanging out with you. And this bread was a pretty great breakfast for the next few days :)
Just made this tonight – came out yummy.
Did you sprinkle the top with more brown sugar?
What kind of apples did you use?
I put raw sugar on the top. I think I used granny smiths? Honestly, it was whatever bag of apples my sister had in the fridge! Glad you liked it!