OATMEAL RAISIN BREAD

OATMEAL RAISIN BREAD

Oil a bread pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Yield: 16 slices

1¼-cup oatmeal

1¼-cup water

1/3-cup applesauce

½-cup agave nectar

1/3-cup ground flaxseed

1½-cup whole-wheat flour

1-teaspoon baking soda

1-teaspoon cinnamon

¼-teaspoon nutmeg

½-teaspoon salt

½-cup raisins

optional:  1/2-cup nuts, smashed

In a mixing bowl, mix together the oatmeal with the water and zap for 2 minutes.  Set aside to cool. 

In the standing mixing bowl, mix together the applesauce, agave, and flaxseed.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, salt, and raisins. 

Mix the oatmeal with the wet ingredients.  Add the dry ingredients and mix until uniform.  Add water if needed.  Batter should be thick, but able to pour. 

Pour into an oiled bread pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.