Healthy Banana Oat Bread

Moist, wholesome, and brimming with natural sweetness, this Healthy Banana Oat Bread is the perfect guilt-free indulgence for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Made with ripe bananas, hearty rolled oats, and nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, this recipe is a nutritious twist on classic banana bread. Sweetened naturally with a touch of honey or maple syrup and boosted with unsweetened applesauce, it’s free from refined sugars but full of flavor. A warm hint of cinnamon adds cozy spice, while optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips create a delightful crunch or indulgent bite. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in under an hour, this soft and satisfying quick bread is ideal for meal prep or sharing. Enjoy it warm or store for days of healthy, delicious convenience!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cups honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bananas and whisk until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

If using chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve warm, or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1071.5 grams (1071.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2448

Total Fat 101.30g	130%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 2277mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 347.50g	126%
Dietary Fiber 48.90g	175%
Total Sugars 115.70g
Protein 74.20g	148%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 298mg	23%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 3247mg	69%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.1%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 53.5%