Description
Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Bread is a delightful quick bread that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright zest of orange, all while incorporating wholesome rolled oats for added texture. This moist and tender loaf makes for an ideal breakfast treat or a satisfying snack any time of the day. Serve it warm with butter, or enjoy it plain for a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re preparing for a cozy brunch or looking to impress your friends with homemade goodness, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 until well mixed.
- In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg, and orange juice; whisk until blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg