Monday 16 May 2016

Oat Loaf












I'm not sure if anyone is still reading my blog, but if you are (I love you) and I apologise for it being so long between drinks.  Every time I sit down to write a post lately I run out of time, or get distracted... or my life gets in the way (how very dare it!)  I want to assure you that I'm still cooking and baking my heart out and have a scary amount of photos to edit and posts to publish.  I promise to hang in there until my life untangles itself.  In the meantime, if you want to catch up with me, I always find time to post a photo or two to Instagram, so you can say hi there.  I'd love it if you did.


I did find time to share this healthy loaf with you though.  Throw it together, bake it off, slather it with your favourite spread and breakfast like a boss.



Oat Loaf
adapted from here

6 eggs
90ml maple syrup
60ml olive oil, plus extra for greasing
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
350g old fashioned rolled oats (not instant or quick cook)
100g medjool dates, halved
75g dried blueberries
80g brazil nuts
50g pumpkin seeds
100g black sesame seeds

Preheat the oven to 180C and grease and line a 31 x 11 x 7.5cm loaf tin with baking paper. Set aside.

Beat the eggs until broken up and frothy.  Add the maple syrup, oil, cinnamon and 250ml water.  Beat until thoroughly combined.  Add the oats, dates, blueberries, brazil nuts, pumpkins seeds and sesame seeds.  Stir until well mixed.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and leave to rest for 30 minutes.

Bake for 40 - 45 minutes until the centre to firm to the touch.  Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the pan for 20 minutes.  Remove from the pan and leave to cool completely on a wire rack.

I served it generously spread with almond butter and sliced strawberries.  It also makes killer PB & J toast.


10 comments:

  1. Love, love, love your blog. Understandably life throws things that need to be prioritized, but thank you for still managing this wonderful space on the internet.

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    1. Oh Maryam, thanks so much for your lovely comment. x

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  2. Deliciousness!!! YUM! I LOVE your blog. I visit whenever I can so I'll keep reading - as I have, for years to come!

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    1. Thank you Jessica. I know you've been following along with me since the early days and I really appreciate that. x

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  3. I love your blog too :). Hope life gets back on an even keel soon.

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    1. Thanks so much Carolyn. Your support means a lot. x

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  4. I'm still here! And I love checking in with you on Instagram! One day our virtual coffee date will have to be a real one :) Life happens, and sometimes our spaces on the internet need to move to the back burner (you know I know!). I'll be here, reading whenever you post and drooling over every delicious creation :)

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    1. Cheers Amy, I knew you'd understand. We will definitely have to catch up for a face-to-face coffee one day. :) x

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  5. Zissy (@cookingwithoutingredients)18 May 2016 at 19:53

    Still reading and regularly going through your archives for recipes :) As long as it's up I'll keep coming back! Yay to Instagram, your pictures are ridic!!

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  6. Still here :) & what a lovely loaf, I'm sure it's perfect for any time of the day!!

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