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.
Notes
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This is one of best Banana Breads’ I’ve ever had. I used only half the sweetener of the ingredients as ultra ripe Bananas were used. I did add Walnuts and Chopped Dates.
It is satisfying on it’s own, or with butter or Peanut Butter. It delicious without the sugar spike that other versions give me.
Will be a weekly regular in our kitchen from now on.
Thank you!!
Hi Louise, That’s awesome and i’m so glad its a perfect fit for you! ENjoy in good health!!
so easy to make and delicious!!! TY!
Hi Heather! glad you liked it!
Love, love, love this! Can’t wait to have more rotting bananas! I did add a bunch of blueberries. Even my 15 year old sweet tooth kid loves it
Hi Steph thats the best compliment every – glad your 15 year old enjoyed!
no liquids? I add a bitt of almond milk to make it a bit liquity…
Hi Stella
so I tried this dreamboat recipe as I do not like anything with sugar
I placed mine in my Air fryer and adjusted the temp and time accordingly and voila it was delicious. thank you for this recipe and I will keep doing this regularly 😎👍🏿💯
HI Seti, that’s awesome! Im glad you tried it and enjoyed your method! Also thanks for sharing it with us all !
love love love this recipe …. so easy and yummy!!!
HI Rose Marie, glad you liked the loaf! Thanks for trying it!
Hi, I wanted to try this recipe after watching tiktok video. Just wanted to make sure, is there no oil in the recipe?
Hi Ibi, yes as written in the box above. The banana takes care of it!
can I sub apple sauce for honey?
Hi Pati, yes should work here
I love this recipe as it gives me a healthy way to use up my ripe bananas. As noted, this is not sweet and I would recommend adding additional sugar and or honey or maple syrup. The beauty about this recipe is that you can add fruits, nuts, etc to your liking and it will turn out delicious. It’s a healthy, easy and flexible recipe, try it out!
HI Mitzi, I agree, its an amazing and healthy way to use up your ripe bananas and the add ins are endless! Thanks for trying it out!
What are net carbs per slice?
I only have quick oats. Will this work?
HI Rhandi, yes will work but i might add a smidge more
Hello Stella,
I loved the not too sweet taste of this but my loaf was dense and rubbery- and partially uncooked. It calls for baking soda but I thought baking soda needed an acid to help rise and baking powder already has acid in it. Do you think that might be the problem? Or maybe I blended too long?
I love your recipes. Greek food is on of my favorites!!
Hi Lisa, This is definitely a sensitive non traditional recipe. If the loaf comes out too rubbery for me, I simply slice and toast it and enjoy it that way. You can definitely add 1 tsp lemon juice for the interaction with the baking soda to rise. Its up to you! Thank you so much for the kind message and your feedback!!
SCRUMPTIOUS 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️😍Excellent Recipe – Thank You 🙏
HI Chris, glad the loaf was enjoyed! Thank you!
Hello Stella,
Is it okay to add water or vanilla milk or almond milk to the mixture? How much measurement? The reason I asked, is because the mixture is thick without water or some healthy form of liquid.
Hi Isreal, I would not add any liquids to this recipe – would make it soggy!
It came out totally amazing! I added a handful of walnuts and some dried plums and apricots. Thank you for the recipe! 😘
HI Krista, that sounds delicious with your add ins!!! thanks for sharing with us!
AMAZINNNNNN!!! Keep the recipes coming. Thank you
HI Mel, thank you so much – glad it was enjoyed!!!