Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Bread

This was great, healthy bread.  It tasted healthy, but in a good way.  This is the second time I've made it and I will definitely make it again.  Henry and I made it this morning and had it for morning tea.  It was yummy! 

Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Bread
Yields 1 loaf

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup raisins

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup brown sugar 
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour 
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

Topping:

• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 
• 1 Tablespoon butter

What you do:

Combine oats, milk and raisins in bowl, cover, let stand for 20-30 minutes. 

Preheat oven to 180C (350F). Line loaf tin with parchment paper. 

Beat olive oil and sugar in small bowl until smooth.  Add eggs,  one at a time. Whisk until well incorporated, before adding the next one. Stir in yogurt and vanilla. Stir in oat mixture.  In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

For the topping, combine oats, cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Rub in butter with your finger tips until mixture becomes crumbly. 

Pour cake batter into prepared loaf tin. Sprinkle with topping . Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick come out clean. Let cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Source: Anja's Food 4 Thought