Description
This Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread is a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional banana bread, made with rolled oats and naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized with chocolate chips for an extra treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten free, if needed
- 4 large bananas approximately 1 1/2 cups banana
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoon maple syrup can use honey or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly and set it aside to prepare the batter.
- Blend ingredients: Add rolled oats, bananas, eggs, maple syrup, and baking soda into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth batter.
- Fold in chocolate chips: If using chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter evenly into the greased loaf pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and slice: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing to maintain its shape and texture.
Notes
- Store leftover oatmeal banana bread covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- For long-term storage, freeze individual slices in a ziplock bag for up to 6 months. Thaw before serving.
- Gluten-free rolled oats should be used if you require a gluten-free version.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar for different natural sweeteners.
- Ensure bananas are ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture in the bread.
