Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper.

Transfer the oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon (if adding), and sea salt to a high-speed blender or a food processor. Blend the dry ingredients on low speed for 60 seconds, or until a flour forms.

In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla extract until the wet ingredients are well combined. Mix in the orange zest.

Transfer the flour mixture to the bowl with the wet mixture and mix well.

Pour the bread batter into the prepared bread pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 50 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is cooked through. Insert a digital thermometer into the middle of the loaf to check its temperature. It is fully cooked when it has reached 165 degrees F, but has the best texture at 190-205 degrees F. For this reason, I recommend baking all quick bread recipes to an internal temp of 190 degrees F.

Allow the loaf to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.

I recommend enjoying a thick slice warmed up with butter on top.