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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Amazing, loved it so quick to make. Thank you.
HI marion, glad you liked it ! Cheers!
Easy to make. Tastes nice toasted with almond butter and honey. 🙂
Hi Stephanie, I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for trying..
Waited for 3 bananas to get overripe… and wasn’t sure the bread would come out as good as it looks in the pictures. It turned out great! We like a healthier bread rather than something akin to cake. Added a couple of suggested options in walnuts & vanilla. We’re hooked! Thanks for such an easy recipe.
Hi Deb, glad you liked it and thanks for sharing your version with us! sounds delicious!!
Hi!
Loved the recipe, the cake rose beautifully but when I let it rest it kind of flattened. Not sure what I did wrong 🙁
Added the cinnamon and vanilla and this came out perfect. Very easy and quick. 2yo and 6yo loved them!
Hi Shala, glad the family and kids enjoyed especially <3
what if I live at a high altittitude would I adjust the measure ments??
Delicious!!!!!! 10/10 recommended! I did add dates, vanilla and nuts to mine
Hi Anna, I love anything with dates!!!
I love this recipe so easy, I make it every week. I used Sweet Freedom natural syrup instead of the maple syrup added cinnamon vanilla essence and blueberry’s, turns out beautiful every time. Thank you
Thanks for sharing your feedback Samantha! Glad you liked it!
Tried this one today! Wow!! Wow!! Loved it. Such a healthy snack. Also added nuts and dates! ! I had stopped baking because of unhealthy recipes. Started loving it again! Please post more of such healthy recipes!
Hi Neha, I will definitley post more healthy recipes like this one! Thanks for trying it out and your kind rating!
I just finished baking this and it smells amazing! I was wondering what the best way to store is? Will it keep at room temperature for a few days? Thanks! I’m looking forward to trying your other recipes!
Hi Anne Marie, yes i store on the counter in an airtight container – lasts for 3-4 days! You can also do the fridge and it will last for 5 days.
My family loved this recipe, even my mom that prefers sweeter banana bread. Thank you!
Hi Aleka, glad it was enjoyed by ALL! Especially mom! Thanks for trying it!
Made this yesterday and added vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate chips. I absolutely loved it! My husband isn’t keen on the chocolate chips, so made it again today with vanilla, cinnamon, walnuts, and raisins. I think I found his favorite lol Thanks for a great recipe!
Hi Lanee, glad you both enjoyed the bread!
Perfect! Thank you!
Enjoy!
So healthy and quick to make!
Hi Lisa, Exactly! glad you liked the loaf!
lovely texture and nice tasting 😋
HI Mel, glad you liked the banana bread!
Made it today and the inside didn’t bake properly. However, the outside was and I followed the recipe as it is. I’m wondering if it’s because I used gluten-free oats?!? Or maybe I blended it too much, in your video it looks as though the oats weren’t completely blended. Nonetheless, the taste is amazing.
Hi Trudy, i’m sorry it wasnt to your liking! Gluten free oats shouldn’t make a difference. What I can say is maybe the oven strength differs and you may need a higher temperature or more time. or both.