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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I have not tried the recipe yet, but I had to comment to say thank you and amazing job on the ease and creativity that you are applying here. Fantastic!
Thank you for sharing this great recipe! I just made it and it tastes amazing! I added some milk as my blender was having a hard time. I also added some chocolate chips and it gives just enough added sweetness. Will definitely make this again.Thank you!!
This is, without a doubt, the best banana bread I’ve ever had! It is so moist and flavorful. I added chopped dates and almonds but just a bit…the banana and oats are what made this recipe so good. I don’t think it needs any added sweetener, either. I used maple syrup (not the other suggestion of honey) but I may try the honey next time. There will be a next time making this banana bread.. Thank you so much for an easy, delicious recipe!
Yum! Kids didn’t even want to let it cool down. Will definitely make again and again and again.
This is so easy and excellent. The bananas can’t ripen fast enough for the next loaf. I do add the extras…chopped dates so far. I’ll try the raisins soon. Highly recommended.
I tried this bread and I’m loving it the banana taste, the cinnamon every thing was just perfect
Thank you so much 💙 💙
Do you use the blender for the oats or just put them in whole? Thank you
Hi Lori, put them in whole and they will get taken care of in the blender with the other ingredients!
Just made it and will definitely make it again. So delicious 😋 thanks for sharing ❤️
Hi Fatma, YAY! glad you enjoyed!
delicious, but 40min is way too long! I had a feeling that would be the case and took mine out in 28min. It was perfectly done and even the edges started browning. I imagine leaving it in much longer would make it too dry. I also added Dark Ghirardelli chips + Walnuts and cut the Maple syrup in half.
HI Angelique, glad you liked the loaf and it sounds delicious with your add ins! Keep in mind that every oven is different – some stronger and others weaker!
I love all your recipes! They all look so scrumptious and very colorful. I am wheat sensitive and many of your recipes really fit the bill with lots of veggies and fruits. Thanks and bring on more!!!
Hi Kandy, thanks so much for the sweet message and I’m glad the dishes are resonating with you!
Simple recipe and delicious too.
My issue is the finished baked end product shrinks are it cools down.
I wonder why?
HI Victor most of these flourless, healthy breads do that, the ingredients arent as glutenous and don’t hold their shape well unfortunately!
excellent. I love it
Hi Perry, glad you liked it and thanks for the rating!!
so delicious added dark chocolate chips yummy
Hi Helen, love it with the dark chcolate!!!!
l really enjoy this quick and easy recipe. I added 10 dates, omitted the maple syrup/honey. it was perfect, yummy.
HI KEEN, sounds amazing with the dates and thanks for sharing your feedback!
This was so easy and delicious! I added a little vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. LOVE that it doesn’t use flour/contain gluten or cane sugar.
HI Jen, thank you so much for giving it a try and sharing your feedback!