Description
This Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Bread offers a delightful solution by combining the natural sweetness of overripe bananas with the heart-healthy benefits of whole-grain oats. It delivers essential fiber, potassium, and antioxidants without refined sugars or oils, providing a moist and tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
3 Medium Overripe Bananas
2 Cups Rolled Oats (Blended)
1/3 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
1/4 Cup Avocado Oil
2 Large Pasture-Raised Eggs
1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips (70%+)
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pa
- Place the rolled oats into a high-speed blender or food processor and pulse until they reach a fine, flour-like consistency
- In a mixing bowl, mash the three overripe bananas until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps
- Add the eggs, maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, and whisk until well combined
- In another bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula
- Gently stir in the dark chocolate chips and reserve a few for topping the batter
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clea
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack
Notes
Use truly overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
Blend the oats to create a refined crumb for a better texture.
Tent the bread with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45-55 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg