Light Banana-Oatmeal Bread 🍌🍞
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 18
Description
Indulge in a delightful morning treat with this old-fashioned recipe for Light Banana-Oatmeal Bread. Hailing from the heart of the Midwest U.S., where oats thrive abundantly, this bread offers a wholesome and satisfying option for a grab-and-go breakfast. Packed with the goodness of bananas and oats, it’s a perfect blend of nutrition and flavor, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a healthy yet delicious start to their day.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 7 | Eggs |
| 2 | Ripe bananas |
| 1 cup | Oats |
| 1 1/3 cups | 1% low-fat milk |
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Baking powder |
| 2 teaspoons | Baking soda |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, eggs, and mashed ripe bananas. Beat the mixture well until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, mix together the oats and milk, then add this mixture to the sugar and egg mixture, ensuring it’s well incorporated.
- Using dry measuring cups, lightly spoon the flour into them and level it off with a knife.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir the dry ingredients together with a whisk until evenly mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the sugar and egg mixture, stirring until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix, as this could result in a tougher bread.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, then spoon the batter into it, spreading it evenly.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes on a wire rack.
- Carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 196.7
- Fat: 6.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 10.7mg
- Sodium: 177.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 31.5g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 13.6g
- Protein: 4g
Recipe Notes
- For added flavor, consider tossing in some chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- This banana-oatmeal bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- To freeze, wrap the cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then place it in a freezer bag. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Enjoy this wholesome and delicious Light Banana-Oatmeal Bread as a satisfying breakfast option or a delightful snack any time of the day!
