If you’ve never had homemade cinnamon raisin bread let me tell you, you’re seriously missing out.

I’ve heard all the excuses: “it takes too long”, “I hate using yeast”, “it’s so unhealthy”, etc., etc.

Well fortunately this recipe for cinnamon raisin bread is so simple and healthy that you have no excuse not to make it.

First of all, it takes twenty minutes max to make (unless you’re like me and sample the batter every two minutes). Second, there’s no yeast involved. Ever made banana bread? This recipe is just as fast and easy to make; like banana bread it’s a quick bread so it uses baking powder instead of yeast. Meaning, you don’t have to wait three hours for it to rise and one slice leaves you much more satisfied than a slice of yeast-risen bread. Third, did I mention this recipe’s probably the healthiest cinnamon raisin bread you’ll ever encounter? Yes, the cinnamon-sugar topping isn’t the most healthy, but considering the rest of the recipe is completely guilt-free, a little sugar’s nothing to run from.

And the best part of all?

This bread leaves your kitchen smelling like the inside of a bakery. And this bakery’s completely guilt-free!

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

• 1 c whole wheat flour
• 1 c spelt flour
• 1/4 c stevia
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbs flax seeds
• 1/8 c coconut oil
• 1/8 c applesauce
• 1 1/4 c milk of choice (I used coconut milk)
• 1 tbs lemon juice
• 3 tbs honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 c egg whites (or 1 egg)
• 1 1/2 tbs cinnamon
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1/3 c raisins