Oat & Banana Quick Bread
Oat & Banana Quick Bread is a comforting and nutritious loaf that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty oats. This moist, golden bread is simple to make in just one bowl, making it perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With its delightful aroma and rich flavor, each slice promises satisfaction and warmth—ideal for sharing with family or enjoying on your own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or ½ cup whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but not liquefied.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, and vegetable oil (or melted butter) until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg