Molasses Oat Bran Bread

The warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked bread! This Molasses Oat Bran Bread is a delightful twist on traditional bread, infused with the rich flavors of molasses, spices, and wholesome oats. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack, this moist and flavorful loaf is sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

• Rolled oats 1 1/2 cups
• All-purpose flour 1 cup
• Bran 1 cup
• Brown sugar 1/2 cup
• Molasses 1/4 cup
• Baking soda 1 teaspoon
• Salt 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon
• Large eggs 2
• Buttermilk 1 cup
• Unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons
• Honey 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, bran, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey until smooth.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Stir in the molasses until fully incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and serve!

Notes

Use old-fashioned or rolled oats for this recipe, as they will yield a slightly denser texture than instant oats.

If using dark brown sugar, reduce the amount of molasses to 2-3 tablespoons, as dark brown sugar has a stronger flavor.

Molasses can be substituted with dark corn syrup, but keep in mind it will change the flavor profile.

For a more pronounced spice flavor, increase the amount of cinnamon, ginger, or cloves to 3/4 teaspoon.

If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before using.

To ensure the bread is fully cooked, check for a hollow sound when tapping the bottom of the loaf pan.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 340
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 55g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 18g
• Protein: 6g