Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla together until pale in color. In a separate bowl, whisk together bananas, and eggs. Add the banana mixture to the creamed butter and mix until just combined. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Fold into wet ingredients.
Add sour cream and fold the batter again until just combined then fold in chocolate chips.
Grease loaf pans with butter or baking spray, optionally, line them with parchment paper. Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow banana bread to rest for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Are you looking for a delicious and wholesome twist on classic banana bread?
You’re in for a treat! This recipe combines the comforting flavor of ripe bananas with the heartiness of oats, making it a perfect breakfast or snack option.
Plus, it’s gluten-free without the need for any specialty flour. Let’s dive into making this delectable oat-based banana bread.
Elisa Franco
Gluten Free Banana Bread with Oats
A delicious and gluten-free banana bread recipe made with hearty oats!
Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they form a smooth puree.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Then, add the baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
Sweeten It Up: Add the coconut sugar to the banana mixture, followed by the beaten egg and vanilla extract. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Oats and More: In a separate bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
Mix Everything Together: Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix; simply combine until there are no visible streaks of dry ingredients.
Optional Add-Ins: If you desire extra texture and flavor, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Baking Time: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45-60 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick or cake tester into the center of the loaf; it should come out clean. Depending on your oven, start checking around 40 minutes.
Cooling and Serving: Once done, remove your oat-based banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Afterward, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Christine Waltermyer is a local Wellness Chef, private chef to celebrities, published cookbook author and founder of the Natural Kitchen Cooking School, which offers an online Plant-Based Cooking Program. She also loves shopping at Basil Bandwagon! Visit naturalkitchenschool.com to get your FREE copy of her cookbook, “7 Days of Deliciousness.”
Pantry Banana Bread
vegan recipe
Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1¾ cups white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon, plus extra for the top
⅓ cup sugar (combination of maple sugar and coconut sugar)
Avocado oil
½ cup walnuts, chopped
⅓ cup oil (combination of avocado oil and refined coconut oil)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Additional options: ½ cup chocolate chips or raisins
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Grease the bottom and the sides of an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
3. Place the mashed bananas in a big bowl. Add the sugar, vanilla and oil. Stir well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk to blend together.
5. Add the banana mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Then add the walnuts and any other additional options.
6. Pour the banana bread batter into the loaf pan and add a little extra cinnamon on top of the mixture.
7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top springs back to the touch.
8. Let it cool before slicing and enjoy!
Thank you to Christine Waltermyer and the Natural Kitchen Cooking School for working with us to help promote healthy, nutritious meals and products that are affordable, full of nutrients, and simple to make at home!
