Whole Wheat Oat Banana Bread
Elevate your banana bread game with this wholesome and delicious Whole Wheat Oat Banana Bread. This moist and tender loaf combines the heartiness of whole wheat flour and rolled oats with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, honey or maple syrup, and a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Packed with nutritious ingredients like protein-rich Greek yogurt and optional add-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips, it’s a versatile treat perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Easy to make in just over an hour, this recipe yields a guilt-free indulgence that’s as satisfying as it is nourishing. Serve plain or with your favorite toppings like almond butter, cream cheese, or jam for a delightful twist. Perfect for anyone looking for a healthier spin on classic banana bread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cups Rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 3 medium Ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cups Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts 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, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In a separate mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix—stir just until no dry flour remains.
If using chopped nuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter at this point.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices plain or spread with your favorite toppings like almond butter, cream cheese, or jam. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 1872 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.4 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.4 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.0 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2877 mg | 61% | |
*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.
