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Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread

Cultural Context

Banana bread has become a beloved American classic, often made to use overripe bananas. This healthy variation incorporates oats and whole wheat flour, making it a nutritious option for breakfast or a snack. It’s common to see banana bread served at brunches and gatherings, and it has gained popularity worldwide, with numerous adaptations and flavors.

AmericanUSdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1.5 cups ground oats (or oat flour) (150g)
1 cup old-fashioned oats (90g)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
1/2 cup honey (170g)
1/2 cup melted butter (120g)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (145g)
1 tsp vanilla

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a similar flavor.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is more affordable and widely available.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide crunch at a lower cost.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder can add chocolate flavor with less sugar.

1

In a bowl, combine wet ingredients: eggs, honey, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and melted butter.

2

In a separate bowl, mash the bananas and incorporate them into the egg mixture.

3

In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients: ground oats, old-fashioned oats, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.

4

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing together to combine. Do not over mix the batter.

5

Pour into prepared baking dish, smooth the top, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 50 minutes.

6

Let it sit for 15 minutes, then remove from the baking pan and set aside to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishmixing bowlspotato masher

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nuts

Also Known As

Oatmeal Banana BreadBanana Oat Bread

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