Banana Oatmeal Bread: A Cozy, Wholesome Treat

Oatmeal Banana Bread: A Cozy Twist on a Classic

There’s something timeless about the aroma of banana bread baking in the oven. It’s warm, comforting, and instantly makes a kitchen feel like home. But when you add wholesome oats to the mix, you get a heartier, more satisfying loaf that’s just as soft and moist as the original — meet Oatmeal Banana Bread.

This recipe takes everything you love about traditional banana bread and gives it a little extra texture and nutrition. The oats not only add a rustic charm but also boost fiber, making each slice perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even a guilt-free dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Simple ingredients – pantry staples you probably already have.
✔ Moist & flavorful – thanks to ripe bananas and melted butter.
✔ Wholesome oats – add texture and nutrition.
✔ Customizable – add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.

Serving Ideas

• Breakfast: Toast a slice and top with peanut butter or almond butter.
• Snack: Pair with a cup of coffee or tea for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
• Dessert: Warm it up and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Storage Tips

• Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Fridge: Keeps for up to a week.
• Freezer: Can freeze for up to 2 months. Just reheat when ready!

Final Thoughts

Oatmeal Banana Bread is the kind of recipe that feels like a hug in food form. It’s rustic, nourishing, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you enjoy it plain, studded with chocolate chips, or slathered with nut butter, one thing’s for sure — this loaf won’t last long on the counter.

So next time you’ve got a few ripe bananas lying around, skip the usual and give this oatmeal twist a try. You might just find your new favorite banana bread recipe!

Banana Oatmeal Bread: A Cozy, Wholesome Treat

Recipe by CheffoodiecastCuisine: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy

Servings

3

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

🧑‍🍳 The Recipe: Banana Oatmeal Bread

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)

• 2 large eggs

• ⅓ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)

• ½ cup brown sugar (or honey for natural sweetness)

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup rolled oats (plus extra for topping)

• ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

• Add rolled oats to a bowl
• Add all-purpose flour
• Add baking powder, baking soda and salt
• Add ground cinnamon
• Mix together
• Peel and mash the bananas
• Add eggs
• Add honey and melted butter
• Mix in dry ingredients until just combined
• Pour batter into prepared loaf pan
• Sprinkle with extra oats for a rustic top
• Bake in a preheat oven at 175°C for 40–50 minutes
• Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

Recipe Video