🍞 5-Minute Healthy Oatmeal Flax Quick Bread

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🍞 5-Minute Healthy Oatmeal Flax Quick Bread

This recipe is designed for maximum flavor and nutrition with minimal prep time, using ingredients often found in a healthy pantry.

⏰ Quick Glance

  • Prep Time: 5–10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 45–55 minutes

  • Yields: 1 loaf (about 10 slices)

🛒 Ingredients

Category Ingredient Quantity Notes
Dry Ingredients Whole Wheat Flour 1 cup Or use all-purpose flour for a lighter texture.
Rolled Oats (not instant) 1 cup Certified gluten-free, if needed.
Ground Flaxseed Meal ½ cup Essential for binding and nutrition.
Baking Powder 2 tsp
Baking Soda ½ tsp
Salt ½ tsp
Cinnamon (optional) 1 tsp For warmth and flavor.
Wet Ingredients Eggs 2 large Lightly beaten.
Greek Yogurt or Applesauce ½ cup Adds moisture; use applesauce for a lower-fat option.
Milk ½ cup Any type: dairy, almond, or oat.
Honey or Maple Syrup ¼ cup Adjust to your preferred sweetness level.
Coconut Oil or Melted Butter ¼ cup Melted and slightly cooled.
Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
Topping Whole Flaxseeds 1–2 tbsp For sprinkling on top.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep & Preheat: Preheat your oven to $350^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($175^{\circ}\text{C}$). Grease and flour a standard $9 \times 5$ inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

  2. Combine Dry Ingredients (1 Minute): In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, ground flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

  3. Combine Wet Ingredients (1 Minute): In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt/applesauce, milk, honey/maple syrup, coconut oil/butter, and vanilla extract.

  4. Mix Batter (1 Minute): Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

  5. Bake Prep (1 Minute): Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle evenly with the whole flaxseeds.

  6. Bake (45–55 Minutes): Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Enjoy this quick and healthy bread for your busy mornings!

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