Description
This easy Banana Bread with Homemade Oat Flour recipe offers a wholesome, naturally sweetened treat that is moist, fluffy, and full of comforting flavor. Using ripe bananas and tender homemade oat flour, it creates a nourishing breakfast or snack with a soft crumb and subtle nutty undertones. The recipe is simple, adaptable, and perfect for bakers of all skill levels looking for a delicious gluten-friendly option.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium to large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1/3 cup natural sweetener (maple syrup or coconut sugar)
- 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups homemade oat flour (ground rolled oats)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (natural flavoring)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oat Flour: Place rolled oats in a blender or food processor and pulse until finely ground into oat flour. Avoid over-processing to retain a slightly coarse texture perfect for baking.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until almost smooth, leaving a few small lumps to add texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add softened plant-based butter, plant-based milk, natural vanilla extract, and natural sweetener to the mashed bananas. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the homemade oat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spice.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, stirring just until incorporated to avoid overmixing, which keeps the bread tender and light.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Start testing doneness with a toothpick 5 minutes before the minimum baking time ends.
- Cool the banana bread completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Measure oat flour correctly by lightly spooning into the cup without compacting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana bread, oat flour, gluten free, plant-based, healthy snack, natural sweetener, homemade oat flour