Description
The loveliest Oatmeal Banana Bread is perfectly moist with just the right amount of chewy rolled oats, packed with your favorite add-ins!
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium, very ripe bananas (1 cup + 2 tablespoons mashed)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar, brown sugar, or cane sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs (use flax eggs for vegan)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups oat flour – if using homemade, make sure it’s finely ground (not coarse) (learn how to make homemade oat flour here)
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips or your favorite add-ins
Optional Toppings
- 1 teaspoon rolled oats
- 1–2 teaspoons vegan chocolate chips or favorite add-ins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- Peel bananas and add to a large mixing bowl. Using a sturdy whisk, fork or pastry cutter (my preferred method), mash bananas until smooth. Add the oil, sugar, maple syrup, eggs, milk and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Add oat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Whisk together until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain. Fold in add-ins.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth batter into an even layer, with the shape of a rise down the center—just like a loaf. Optionally, sprinkle with toppings. Lightly press toppings into the loaf.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes. Mine took 65 minutes. Test for doneness by sticking a toothpick into the center of the loaf. The toothpick will come out clean-ish, with just a few bits of moisture on it when the loaf is done.
- Allow to cool on a cooling rack for 1 hour. Then, lift out of pan, transferring loaf along with parchment paper directly onto the cooling rack. Allow to finish cooling for 1-2 hours. Slice loaf into 12-14 slices. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Notes
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freezing Instructions: Cool completely and store in an airtight, freezer-friendly container or bag. Keep for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 20-40 minutes, or heat in the microwave in 10-second increments until just warm.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 65 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American