Description
This Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread is a nutritious twist on traditional banana bread, made with rolled oats and ripe bananas. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and includes optional chocolate chips for a delightful treat. Perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten free, if needed
- 4 large bananas approximately 1 1/2 cups banana
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup can use honey or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180C/350F. Grease a loaf pan thoroughly and set it aside to prepare for baking.
- Blend the ingredients: In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the rolled oats, bananas, eggs, maple syrup, and baking soda. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth batter.
- Add chocolate chips: If using, gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter to distribute evenly without overmixing.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool the bread: Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- TO STORE: Store oatmeal banana bread covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- TO FREEZE: Slice the bread and place in a ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 6 months for convenient future snacking.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar according to preference.
- Using gluten free oats ensures the recipe is safe for gluten intolerant individuals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
