Description
A wholesome and moist Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread made with rolled oats, ripe bananas, and natural sweeteners. This gluten-free recipe is easy to prepare using a blender and is perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast option, optionally enhanced with chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
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
Optional
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly and set it aside to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a high speed blender or food processor, combine rolled oats, ripe bananas, eggs, maple syrup, and baking soda. Blend the mixture until a smooth batter forms with no lumps.
- Add Chocolate Chips: If using chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter with a spatula to distribute evenly without overmixing.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice and serve.
Notes
- Store the banana bread covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Freeze individual slices in a ziplock bag for up to 6 months for longer storage.
- Use gluten-free oats if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar depending on preference.
- For a nut-free version, ensure oats and chocolate chips are certified nut-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
