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Healthy Oat Flour Banana Bread

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A wholesome, moist, and fluffy banana bread made with oat flour and natural sweeteners, perfect for a quick and nourishing breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (200g) oat flour
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remain.
  3. Add eggs, honey or maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir gently until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  5. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, filling about 3/4 full and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes with a toothpick inserted in the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and enjoy. Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Let bread rest overnight to improve flavor and texture. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and honey with maple syrup. Certified gluten-free oat flour is required for gluten-free option.

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Keywords: banana bread, oat flour, healthy breakfast, gluten-free, natural sweeteners, wholesome snack

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