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    Recipes » Bread » Quick Breads

    Oatmeal Banana Bread

    Published: Mar 17, 2015 · Modified: Feb 8, 2021 by Marissa Stevens · 40 Comments

    Vegetarian

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    oatmeal banana served on a white plate with melting butter

    Imagine waking up to a toasted slice of Oatmeal Banana Bread slathered in butter. Not a bad way to start the day! Especially when this delicious quick bread recipe is loaded with nutritious things like oats, bananas and whole grain flour! 

    To the person who figured out that too-ripe bananas would make delicious bread: thank you.

    Oatmeal Banana Bread with Butter

    Of quick breads, banana is one of my favorites. It's so versatile. I've made it with a variety of flours and spices, and sometimes add chopped walnuts, shredded coconut or even dark chocolate chunks.

    It was this recipe from Sarah at The Chef Next Door that got me to thinking about adding oats. And I'm so glad I did! The banana bread has an entirely different texture - dense and rich. Since I'm unable to leave a recipe alone, I swapped in honey and whole grain flour and was happy with the result.

    Oatmeal Banana Bread

    When you make this, you may be like me, unable to wait until the next day to slice the loaf and try a piece. It is warm bread after all. What you'll get are warm, shaggy slices like those pictured above, delicious but messy. If you can bear to wait until the next day, at least for part of it, you'll be rewarded with a sliceable, toast-worthy loaf that honestly tastes even better than the day it was made (especially with a nice slab of butter melted over the top.)

    And if you love this bread, be sure to check out this Zucchini Banana Bread, this Sweet Potato Bread, and these Banana Oatmeal Muffins, Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and Banana Oatmeal Cookies - that all make a perfect and nutritious portable breakfast or afternoon pick me up!

    Oatmeal Banana Bread

    Marissa Stevens
    I've included weight as well as dry measures for the oats and flour. If you have a scale, I recommend weighing these two ingredients instead of scooping them. I find that weighing ingredients for baked goods makes recipes infinitely more reliable.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Course Breads and Quick Breads, Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 269 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups white whole wheat flour 240 grams
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 96 grams
    • ¾ cup honey
    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened (plus more for greasing loaf pan)
    • 2 eggs lightly beaten
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 very ripe bananas mashed
    • ½ cup whole milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Grease a loaf pan with butter.
    • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in oats.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat honey and butter on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; mix just until combined. Add mashed bananas and milk; mix just until combined.
    • Mixing on low speed, add dry ingredients in two additions, scraping down sides with a spatula as needed.
    • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake 60-70 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Cool bread in the pan on cooling rack for 15 minutes. Remove loaf from pan and place back on cooling rack to cool completely. Slice and serve or for best results, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Then slice, toast and serve warm with butter.

    Notes

    1. You'll need a standard, 1 pound loaf pan for this recipe. 
    2. To cut the loaf into 12 slices: cut the loaf into quarters crosswise, starting in the middle. Then cut each quarter into 3 equal slices.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 311IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword healthy snack, kid friendly
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.
    Imagine waking up to a toasted slice of Oatmeal Banana Bread slathered in butter. Not a bad way to start the day! Especially when this delicious quick bread recipe is loaded with nutritious things like oats, bananas and whole grain flour! 

    More Quick Breads

    • Sweet Potato Bread
    • Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
    • Banana Oatmeal Muffins
    • Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread

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    1. Sarah Egar says

      April 11, 2015 at 6:15 am

      Is this right? 192g can not be one cup. Maybe you switched the flour and oats, help!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 11, 2015 at 11:29 am

        Sarah - you're absolutely right! I goofed. The correct weight is 96 grams. Thank you so much for catching that. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ana says

      March 25, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      Hi Marissa, I'm new to your blog and really like the recipes I am seeing, especially this moist and nutritious looking banana bread. I will be checking back often! Ana

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 26, 2015 at 10:36 am

        Welcome, Ana! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      March 22, 2015 at 4:36 am

      I really like banana bread but I've never put oatmeal in mine before. This would make it so much better. 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 23, 2015 at 10:32 am

        It's my first time trying oatmeal in it too, Maureen. But not the last! 😉

        Reply
    4. Giulia Porro says

      March 21, 2015 at 3:22 am

      I'm always on the look out for alternative banana bread recipes as I just love it so much! Yum

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 23, 2015 at 10:34 am

        Thanks, Giulia!

        Reply
    5. Eileen says

      March 19, 2015 at 4:13 pm

      Oats definitely sound like an excellent addition to a classic banana bread! Now I'm wondering if this requires some experimentation with zucchini bread too... 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 23, 2015 at 10:35 am

        oooo great idea, Eileen!

        Reply
    6. Joanne says

      March 19, 2015 at 4:46 am

      Banana bread is just SO GOOD. I love that you added wholesome oats into the mix!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 23, 2015 at 10:35 am

        Yes, love the texture and nutrition that the oats add...

        Reply
    7. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      March 18, 2015 at 4:41 pm

      I agree, whoever thought of banana in bread is a genius-and adding oats another genius too! 😀

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 23, 2015 at 10:36 am

        Yes! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

      March 18, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      Now that is a gorgeous loaf of banana bread! I love the addition of oats here to up the nutrition!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 18, 2015 at 3:51 pm

        Thank you, Faith. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

      March 18, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      Don't know if I'd be able to resist it right out of the oven!! Love the addition of oats!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 18, 2015 at 3:51 pm

        It's nearly impossible. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Allie says

      March 18, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      Girl you are making me huuuungry! This banana bread looks fantastic! I love that you added oats, and the photos are gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 18, 2015 at 3:51 pm

        aww, thanks so much Allie!

        Reply
    11. Kathleen | HapaNom says

      March 18, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      I love banana bread, but I've never made it with oatmeal - sounds like a perfect pairing! Great pictures too, Marissa!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 18, 2015 at 3:52 pm

        Thank you, Kathleen!

        Reply
    12. shashi at runninsrilankan says

      March 18, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      I have a neighbor who gives me warm banana bread- I haven't ever made it myself - this looks fabulous! So dense and moist! YUM!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 18, 2015 at 3:47 pm

        It's really easy to throw together, Shashi! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Lorelle says

      March 18, 2015 at 4:14 am

      Hey Marissa - If I want to add some walnuts and shredded coconut, do I have to adjust the other ingredients?
      thanks for such a great easy recipe!!
      Lorelle

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 18, 2015 at 3:41 pm

        You know Lorelle, I think it would be fine just to add them to the batter as is. If the batter seems too dry, you can add a little extra milk.

        Reply
    14. Mira says

      March 17, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Need some of this banana bread right now Marissa! Looks awesome! And your pictures are beautiful!!!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 18, 2015 at 3:41 pm

        Thank you, Mira!

        Reply
    15. Jessica @ Sweet Menu says

      March 17, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      What a scrummy looking loaf! I just love banana bread.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 17, 2015 at 8:34 pm

        Thank you, Jessica!

        Reply
    16. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      March 17, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      I love Banana Bread Marissa - especially for breakfast. I think it is the perfect thing for morning coffee! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 17, 2015 at 8:34 pm

        Thanks, Kristi!

        Reply
    17. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

      March 17, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      Hi, Marissa! My husband will NOT have any overripe bananas left in the kitchen for long, so I currently have 3 frozen ones hanging out in the freezer. Hmmm ... now what could I do with them? I know, I'll make this wonderful banana oat bread!
      Sounds fabulous, especially toasted with the slab of butter on, as you suggest!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 17, 2015 at 8:34 pm

        Thank you, Helen! I admit, the butter does make it even better...

        Reply
    18. Kevin | keviniscooking says

      March 17, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Mmmmm, and with that pat of butter on top, yum. This looks dense, moist and oh so good. I like it toasted as well with cream cheese! Beautiful photos as well Marissa!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 17, 2015 at 8:33 pm

        Thanks so much, Kevin!

        Reply
    19. Mary says

      March 17, 2015 at 11:56 am

      Yum. Now all I can think about is warm banana bread and some coffee!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 17, 2015 at 8:33 pm

        Let's go get some! 🙂

        Reply
    20. nagimaehashi says

      March 17, 2015 at 11:47 am

      So I'm going to focus this message on the photo because (gasp, shock horror!!) my one weird thing is that I hate bananas. Like, really can't stand them. Don't get me started, it's a hang up from my childhood.

      But as for the photo.....both of them are fantastic. FANTASTIC! Love the composition, styling, lighting, props, everything. They are so well balanced! Even the little things like putting a napkin and forks on the white plate (which would otherwise stand out too much and look too bare - I think).

      Love the background of the first shot! 🙂

      If I pretend these are banana-less bread, I wanna grab the whole loaf through my computer screen!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 17, 2015 at 8:33 pm

        No bananas!? 🙂 Honestly, I hated them as a kid and still, if I'm eating raw fruit, prefer apples or cherries or pears or... But I do like banana bread.

        Thanks so much for your sweet comment about the photographs. Someone taught me that it's as easy as 1.2.3. 😉

        Reply

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