Quick and Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread
Quick and Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread is a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with wholesome oats. This easy-to-make recipe produces a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack, ensuring you feel great after every bite. Enjoy the warm aroma filling your kitchen as this banana bread bakes to golden perfection—it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients (honey/maple syrup, eggs, milk) into the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg