Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bread
Moist, hearty, and naturally sweetened, this Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bread is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence! Made with ripe bananas, wholesome rolled oats, and nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition. Sweetened with a touch of honey and boosted by the creaminess of Greek yogurt, this banana bread is a satisfying treat that’s ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. Infused with aromatic cinnamon and the option to add crunchy walnuts or melty chocolate chips, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this quick bread is a simple, one-bowl wonder perfect for busy lifestyles. Plus, it’s naturally free of refined sugar, making it a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.33 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, and whisk until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
If desired, gently fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy this healthy banana oatmeal bread as a snack or breakfast option!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 212 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 277 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
