A hearty, wholesome loaf filled with tender oats, plump raisins, and warm spices—perfect for breakfast toast or a cozy snack.

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup boiling water

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup raisins

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Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×5″ loaf pan.

In a bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Let sit for 10 minutes until softened.

Stir in butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.

Add dry mixture to the oat mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in raisins.

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil.

Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.