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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Hello all your recipes are soo yummy 😋 I’m from South Africa following you….
I made this into 12 muffins. Only needed to bake for about 17 minutes. Delicious! I will be making this again and again. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Great recipe. I made it and loved the texture an flavor. Perfect for me.
Love this recipe! We are watching out sugar intake and it is perfect. Thank you.
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Hi Louise – better late than never!! So glad you like the loaf tho! And thank you for the kind rating
I tried this Banana Bread and it was an absolute delight. Added vanilla, walnuts and few raisins. My next trial will be the 3 ingredient Cheese cake.
Stella, “Love your life”
HI Anne, LOVE that the bread worked for you and you enjoyed it! Thank you for trying out the recipes and your kindness!
I made this today and it was quick, easy and delicious. I added vanilla, cinnamon, and dates.
Hi Lisa, Thanks for trying it out and I appreciate your sweet rating or the recipe!
this is absolutely Delicious!
I added the cinnamon and vanilla. and I used honey. great recipe!
now my family wants to try it with pumpkin instead of banana….any recommendations?
Hi Phil, I’m working on that recipe now – tried one cup of pumpkin but it was too much and created a soggy texture. Should work with less though if you can’t wait and want to try it on your own. Please let us know if you do! Thank you also for the kind rating!
what size is the loaf pan
its a 9×5 inch loaf pan
Tried these today and I love them. Thanx
Hi Jonetan, I’m glad that you made them and loved them just as much as I did!
This actually came out soo yummy! I did add some chia seeds and dates to it. I take it to work and have with coffee for breakfast. it is quite filling aswell and keeps you full for quite a while 🙂
Hi Rosheen, thanks for sharing your feedback and I’m so glad it was to your liking!
I just made this as is (used 1.5 cups oat flour) and it’s absolutely perfect. The sweetness is so mild and delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Could you try substituting banana for pumpkin puree to make this a healthy pumpkin bread?
Hi Hannah, that’s coming up next on my website and yes, you can!! thank you for the kind rating and I’m so glad you liked this loaf!
Very nice recipe my son loved it. He’s gluten and dairy intolerant so nice treat for him (we used GF oats). We added dates and walnuts. Thanks for sharing
Hi Lisa, i LOVE this with dates and walnuts! Glad you both enjoyed the loaf and thanks for the kind feedback!
Can you clarify something? What sort of rolled oats are you using? I just made this bread and it is delicious, but with just two cups of rolled oats, I am at 1750 calories. For the listed 8 servings per loaf and each serving being 159 calories, you loaf with all ingredients is 1,272 calories. My loaf with nothing special added is 2,400, which means each serving is 300+ calories. Not all that healthy (but still delicious).
Mine say rolled oats and old fashioned. The brand is Bob’s REd Mill and they are gluten free
Your total calories for rolled oats should only be between 600 and 750 (I checked Bob’s, Quaker and 365 brand). The servings are 150 – 180 calories per 1/2 c. and for 2 c. that’s 4 servings. Bob’s was 180. Quaker and 365 were 150.
This was incredible! I love how healthy it is and my kids devoured it! Definitely a keeper! Thank you Stella! 🙂
Hi Olga, glad you liked the banana bread and thanks for the kind rating!!
I love the recipe but every time I do it the loaf is nice and raised and the it collapses, why?