Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup sugar or maple syrup Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
- 1/4 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Optional for added warmth.
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add sugar or maple syrup and stir until well combined.
- Mix in almond milk and vanilla extract.
Combining Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
Baking
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or nut butter, or enjoy with a scoop of ice cream for dessert.