Easy Oatmeal Banana Bread

Oatmeal banana bread is perfect for breakfast. This easy banana bread very simple and light, coming together in no time and everyone loves it.

Of all quick bread recipes, banana bread recipes are my absolute favorite and I love sharing them with you. I still think my chocolate chip banana bread is the best banana bread recipe ever and for a super moist banana bread I always go to my zucchini banana bread. And for a healthier version, this oatmeal banana bread is always a winner!

What’s special about this banana bread

I love this easy banana bread because it uses less flour as it contains one cup old fashioned oatmeal. Because of this, the banana bread is very light, fluffy and has an amazing taste. A slice of this banana bread toasted and served with some butter would be perfect with a cup of coffee. Nothing beats a delicious homemade banana bread, right?

Oatmeal banana bread recipe ingredients

To make this bread, you need the following ingredients:

• • Vegetable oil: You can also use canola oil or sunflower oil. 
  • Granulated sugar
  • Eggs
  • Bananas: Make sure your bananas are ripe enough.
  • Greek yogurt: This would make your banana bread moist and tasty. 
  • All purpose flour
  • Old-fashioned oatmeal: Make sure not to use quick oats for this recipe.

• Baking powder and baking soda

This oatmeal banana bread recipe uses vegetable oil instead of butter and also includes old fashioned oatmeal and Greek yogurt which makes the banana bread pretty moist and tender.

A little note: Have all the ingredients at room temperature. This will help the ingredients to combine well. 

Best bananas to use

When it comes to making any kind of banana bread, it’s important to use bananas that are not green. You need bananas that have black spots on them but are still a bit firm. You don’t want bananas that are brown inside because those will affect the texture and the bread will not be as fluffy. 

How to make oatmeal banana bread from scratch

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Coat a 9X5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil and sugar until combined.
• Add in eggs one after another and mix, following by adding mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
• Add in Greek yogurt and mix well.
• Whisk in flour, old fashioned oatmeal, baking powder and baking soda.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle more oatmeal on top.
• Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with little to no crumbs.

Pro tip: Always let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then take it out of the pan and let it cool completely before slicing. Because of bananas and less flour, this easy banana bread is moist and very tender therefore make sure it’s cool before you slice it so it doesn’t crumble.

Extra ingredients to add to this recipe

• Chocolate chips: Add 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips to the banana bread batter after you mix in the dry ingredients.
• Walnuts:  To make oatmeal bananana nut bread, add 3/4 cup walnuts to the oatmeal banana bread batter with the dry ingredients and you’ll have a little bit of crunch in every bite.
• Coconut: 3/4 cup shredded coconut added with flour and old fashioned oatmeal makes this banana bread double delicious!

How to store banana bread

Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days and in the fridge for up to a week. Heat the slices in the microwave for 10 seconds to have them warm. 

Can I freeze banana bread?

Banana bread freezes really well. To do so, slice the banana bread and wrap each slice in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil to avoid freezer burn. Freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, unwrap the banana bread slice and place it on a plate. Reheat it in the microwave for one minute and 30 seconds or until it’s heated through. 

Notes and tips to make the perfect banana bread

• It’s very important that you use the ripest bananas you can find. The darker the skin of the banana, the riper it is. Ripe bananas are easy to mash and make the quick bread very moist.
• To make this banana bread recipe, you need old fashioned oats and not quick cooking oatmeal. Old fashioned oats give texture to the banana bread.
• You can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt in this recipe. You can use either regular or light sour cream or yogurt for this banana oat bread.

Looking for more banana bread recipes?

• Peanut Butter Banana Bread
• Double Chocolate Banana Bread
• Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread
• Banana Bread Muffins with Walnuts
• Banana Bread with Applesauce
• Sour Cream Banana Bread

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Easy Oatmeal Banana Bread

Oatmeal banana bread is perfect for breakfast. This easy banana bread very simple and light, coming together in no time and everyone loves it. 

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 230kcal

Author Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 bananas mashed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Coat a 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. 
• In a large bowl, whisk vegetable oil and sugar until incorporated. 
• Add in eggs one by one and mix well. 
• Add in mashed bananas, vanilla and Greek yogurt. Whisk very well to make sure everything is fully combined. 
• Add in all purpose flour, old fashioned oatmeal, baking powder and baking soda to the wet ingredients and mix using a spatula or a wooden spoon. 
• Pour the oatmeal banana bread batter into the prepare pan and sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoon old fashioned oatmeal on the banana bread. 
• Bake in the oven for 50 -60 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the middle of the banana bread should come out with little to no crumb. 
• Let it cool completely before slicing. 

Notes

• You can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt in this oatmeal banana bread. 
• Make sure the bananas are completely ripe so you have a moist banana bread. 
• To make oatmeal banana nut bread, add 3/4 cup chopped walnuts to the batter after you mix in the dry ingredients. 

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal