Low Fat Banana Oat Bread
Moist, wholesome, and bursting with natural sweetness, this Low Fat Banana Oat Bread is the perfect guilt-free indulgence for breakfast or snacking. Made with nutrient-packed rolled oats, ripe bananas, and whole wheat flour, this recipe delivers rich flavor and satisfying texture while keeping the fat content low, thanks to unsweetened applesauce as a key ingredient. Lightly sweetened with honey and spiced with a hint of cinnamon, it's a healthier take on classic banana bread that's just as delightful. Optional chopped walnuts or pecans add a touch of crunch, but the bread is fantastic even without them! Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make loaf is ideal for meal prep, freeze-friendly, and guaranteed to become a family favorite. Perfect for anyone searching for a healthy banana bread recipe that’s high in flavor but low in guilt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Add the unsweetened applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and the egg to the bananas. Whisk until all the wet ingredients are well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
If desired, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice and enjoy this delicious and healthy Low Fat Banana Oat Bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.6 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1796 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.2 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.9 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.2 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2929 mg | 62% | |
*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.
