Description
A soft and naturally sweet banana bread made without flour or added sugar, using wholesome ingredients like oats and almond butter for a healthy and nourishing treat.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a loaf pan with parchment or grease.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs and whisk until combined.
- Mix in almond butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, mixing well.
- Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Blend oats for a smoother texture if desired.
- Do not overbake to keep it moist.
- Store in fridge for longer freshness.
- Can be frozen in slices for easy portioning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
