Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bread (5 Ingredients)
I’m always on the lookout for quick simple snacks that require very few ingredients that are all whole and you probably already have in your kitchen. This definitely hits those spots.
I’m going to greatly stress to you that this is not a traditional banana bread recipe. As you can tell from the ingredient list, it contains a very minimal amount of sweetener. If you would like a traditional banana bread recipe, please check out my delicious Super Moist Banana Bread. You will not be disappointed.
What you can do, is toss in sugar free chocolate chips, nuts, raisins or seeds to add some flavor.To finish this snack off, I like to serve it with some almond or peanut butter spread on top. Again, this is a protein and nutrient dense snack. And comes together so quickly in your blender or food processor. You can also use oat flour and mix the ingredients in a bowl.
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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas, over ripe
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
Optional Add Ins:
- 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins
Instructions
- PLEASE NOTE: This is not a traditionally sweet banana bread. There is minimal sweetener used here. This is a healthy breakfast or snack.
- Preheat oven to 350° F and line a 9×5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Add all of the ingredients, in the order above, to your blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Mixture will be liquidy and that's okay.
- Pour the batter into your pan and bake for around 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out mostly clean. Allow bread to cool in the pan at least 20 minutes prior to transferring to cooling rack. And then allow to cool another 20 minutes prior to slicing.
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Had some very ripe bananas so I tried this recipe! It is very good. Loved mixing it in the food processor – easy cleanup.
Delicious! Blended the oats into oat flour first and the bread was lovely and fluffy!
Amazing! Glad you enjoyed the bread!
Hi, how much calories is it per serving and how much grams is per serving?
What would directions for muffins?
I would bake for only 18-20 mins
I like this recipe better than traditional banana bread! It was so easy and delicious! I added chocolate chips and walnuts and my whole family (myself included) loved it!
Hi CD! Glad it was a winner with everyone!!
I made this a few times. Always comes out good. Today I made it into muffins instead of a loaf. Turned out really good. I always add 1/4 cup of Swerve brown sugar. Cooked the muffins for 18 minutes.
HI John, sounds awesome! thanks for the kind feedback!
my 2 year old picky daughter loved this! she ate two slices 😍
HI Eda, that makes me smile!
This is my second time making it. I absolutely love it!! I put some sun butter on a slice and eat it for breakfast with some fruit. Lasts me all week for a quick breakfast before heading to work. My coworkers love it too when I make enough to take them some.
Hi Steph, glad you enjoyed the recipe twice! and with your co=workers too! Cheers!
I’ve made this recipe from the original ingredients. Can put excellent. Shared it with coworkers, neighbors, they all loved it! I always add the cinnamon, vanilla to this recipe. Tonight I added chopped dates. not a lot. This recipe is a great gift to give out to new neighbors, bring a dish to a social even & share slices with coworkers. 2👍👍 up! 😃
Hi Lizamarie, it sure is! Thats great of you ta share it with your loved ones!
Delicious and so easy to make!
Delicious healthy Banana bread well done 👏🏼 👍🏻
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simple, nutritious, so easy to prepare. Love it! it’s ideal for after work out protein intake (I put a tsp of vegan protein in the recipe) and generally as a healthy snack during the day! bravo Stella! Se latreuoume!
Is this bread better with maple syrup or honey? Also, would adding baking powder help it rise? My first loaf did not rise much.
Hi Emma, i prefer maple over honey personally. Sometimes they loaves fall because the baking soda agent is expired or old. Check the date!
I love this banana bread, it’s really good. I’ve been looking for a simple, healthy recipe like this for a long time. It makes me very happy! Thanks Stella!
Hi Lise, thanks for trying it! Glad its a winner for you!
wow. i usually hate baked oats as they taste so floury and chewy. this was incredible. i added cinnamon and walnuts. loves it. incredible recipe. thank you
Hi Patrick, glad you liked the banana bread!
Stella, as a busy homeschooling mother of 5, under the age of 9 now…I am SO happy I found your website. Your recipes are simple, healthy and easy to attain for my always hungry family. Thank you!
Hi Kaitlin, so glad the recipes are resonating with you and your busy life! I have two kids and cant imagine homeschooling them and 3 more kids to boot! More power to you girl!