In a small mixer bowl mix 1 1/4 cups of the all purpose flour, the yeast, salt, and all the spices.
Add the water, molasses, and oil.
Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
Stir in whole wheat flour, the 1/2 cup oats, and as much of the remaining all purpose flour as you can.
On a lightly floured surface knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes).
Shape into a ball.
Place in a bowl sprayed with nonstick coating; turn once.
Cover; let rise in a warm place till double (about 1 hour).
Punch down; turn out onto a floured surface.
Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
Spray an 8x4x2 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray coating.
Shape dough into a loaf; place in pan.
Cover; let rise in a warm place till nearly double (about 30 to 45 minutes).
Brush with skim milk and sprinkle lightly with additional oats.
Bake in a 375° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till done.
Remove from pan; cool.