Super Moist Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Gluten Free, Healthy Recipe)

Published: Apr 25, 2019 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 63 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Super Moist Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Gluten Free): a healthy banana bread recipe with oats & chocolate! It’s the ultimate vegan oatmeal banana bread—moist, gluten free, dairy-free, made with GF oat flour! Refined Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free.

Sometimes I store a big paper bag of bananas on the floor next to my heater. Consider it my store of always-super-quickly-ripening bananas, ready to go for when the mood for amazingly moist vegan oatmeal banana bread strikes!

Do you engage in such shenanigans for the love of moist banana bread?

I’ve had to on so, so many occasions. Take the testing trials for: Best Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe, these Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars, for sure, these Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies and more…

I mean, usually what happens is: the mood for banana bread strikes, you rush to the store, grab the ripest bananas you can find (which are usually greener than the Grinch), then wait for said bananas to ripen… 10 days past (or longer bc it’s friggin cold on the East Coast and that’s no joke)… and then you’ve moved on with your life.

Banana bread (with oatmeal or not) completely and utterly forgotten.

And so are those now-perfectly ripe bananas. Bugger!

So I like to store that tightly-folded up paper bag of bananas right next to my heater… in anticipation of the next great Beaming Baker Banana Bake-a-thon. All in sentence case, of course. 😉 Makes it more official (and yummy).

Tell me you go to such lengths for the love of banana bread. Quick, before I feel self-conscious.

Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Gluten Free, Healthy)

Today, I’m sharing my favorite Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread! (Just in case you have some perfectly-ripe bananas on hand.) It’s the tastiest & moistest (sp?) healthy oatmeal banana bread recipe you’ll ever have.

Great news! It’s made with gluten free oat flour, which thereby makes it the BEST gluten free oatmeal banana bread you’ve ever had. With the tasty addition of so, so many chocolate chips!

Are you ready to bake this/share your best-kept secrets for perfectly ripe bananas in a pinch? Psst… I’ve totally tried the baking the bananas in the oven thing… didn’t suit me, to be honest.

How to Make Super Moist Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Gluten Free & Dairy-Free?

Keep this super moist banana oatmeal bread recipe exactly as is! 😉 Okay, that was too simplified… maybe. I’ve written this healthy banana bread recipe with oats with all gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients in mind. Just make sure to use certified gluten free rolled oats (or old-fashioned oats) and to use gluten free oat flour. This moist vegan oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread does not include dairy products. Woohoo!

Why Should I Make This Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread Recipe?

I’m glad you asked! This healthy oatmeal banana bread recipe is super moist, packed full of banana bread flavor (come on, you have totally tried banana bread that didn’t exactly taste like banana bread…oh, you know what I mean!!), and amped up chocolate flavor with just the right amount of vegan chocolate chips.

Best of all, this super moist vegan oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread is made with healthy ingredients that are whole, nutrient-rich, gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Yaaaas! Just like these Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins.

Is this Moist ‘n Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread Recipe made with Oats or Oat Flour?

Yes! One of my favorite ingredients to use in vegan gluten free baking here on Beaming Baker is gluten free oat flour and gluten free oats. They’re healthy, add so much depth & chewiness to certain recipes, like this Chewy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe, and hold moisture so well in others. I’ve included just the right amount of gluten free oats and oat flour in this healthy vegan oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread—and I know you’ll love it!

How to Store Healthy Gluten Free Oatmeal Banana Bread

For 1 week: after baking & cooling your super moist vegan oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread completely, slice and place the banana bread into an airtight container at room temperature. Keep the oatmeal banana bread out of direct sunlight & away from heat.
To freeze banana oat bread: cool & slice banana bread, then store in a freezer-friendly container. You can keep the banana oat bread there for 1-2 months! Thawing instructions in the recipe Notes. 😉

Tip for Mashing Bananas

Use a pastry cutter! This is my favorite, super-quick way to mash bananas quickly for all my vegan gluten free banana bread and muffin recipes!

Substitution Notes for Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Bananas: say what?! You want to sub the bananas?! Lol. If you prefer pumpkin, try my reader-loved Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread.
Removing Oats: If you prefer a moist banana bread without any whole oats in it, try my Best Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe or my Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
Coconut Oil: sub with melted vegan butter or your favorite flavorless oil.
Coconut Sugar: sub with organic cane sugar or organic brown sugar.
Maple Syrup: sub with another liquid sweetener, like date syrup, agave or honey (if not vegan).
Flax Eggs: sub with chia eggs.
Almond Milk: sub with your favorite milk.
GF Oat Flour: you can try subbing with gluten free all purpose flour. However, keep in mind that all gluten free all purpose flour brands are different. Some are super grainy, some are gummy, some are overly chewy. The best option is gluten free oat flour. Do not sub with coconut flour or almond flour.
Note: Baking is fun, but can be super tricky if you’re changing up the recipe. Keep in mind that the more changes you make, the less likely you’ll get desirable results. Each ingredient interacts differently within this banana oat bread recipe. Good luck!

Can I Turn this Banana Oatmeal Bread Into Banana Muffin Tops?

Learn How to Make Banana Muffin Tops instead! And then serve with two scoops of 4 Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream, because: YUM!

Best Tools for Super Moist Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Where to Buy Ingredients: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Coconut Sugar | Gluten Free Oat Flour (or try homemade oat flour) | Pure Vanilla Extract | Coconut Oil | Pure Maple Syrup | Ground Flaxseed | Vegan Chocolate Chips
Recommended Tools: Muffin Batter Scoop | Pastry Cutter | 8-inch Loaf Pan | Unbleached Parchment Paper | Glass Mixing Bowls | My Favorite Kitchen Timer | Convenient Muffin Carrier

Are you ready to show all those ripe bananas who’s boss? 😉 Let’s make ALL the super moist vegan oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread!!! (What a mouth-full!) Thank you for stopping by and making the time to bake with me. It brings me such joy to hear when you and your loved ones enjoy my recipes. Can’t wait to hear what you think! ‘Til then…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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