Maple and Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, apple cider, butter, and raisins (if using).
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Interesting Facts

• This bread is a great way to use up leftover oatmeal!
• Apples and maple syrup pair wonderfully together, and this bread is the perfect example of that!
• This bread freezes well, making it perfect for meal planning and prepping.