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Banana Oatmeal Bread

Posted by: Kate / Quick Bread, Sides / Posted: 01/03/20 / Last updated: 01/07/20

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Easy one-bowl banana oatmeal bread recipe! This quick bread recipe makes healthy but still light and fluffy banana bread.

Banana Oatmeal Bread on a wooden cutting board

Banana bread is my favorite way to use up ripe bananas. This banana oatmeal bread is light, moist banana bread that's a little healthier because of some good-for-you ingredients.

The oatmeal makes it a little heartier than traditional banana bread, but the buttermilk helps to keep it light and moist.

This banana bread is also super easy to make! It's a simple, one-bowl recipe that will give you moist homemade banana bread in about an hour.

Best Bananas For Banana Bread

Speckled bananas on a wooden cutting board

The best bananas to use to make banana bread are ripe or overripe bananas. Bananas with equal yellow and brown speckling, like the bananas pictured above, are great.

Overripe bananas will have more brown than yellow and will work well for bananas bread. Avoid using black bananas.

How To Make Banana Oatmeal Bread

I highly recommend mixing the banana bread by hand. This recipe is easy to mix by hand and this helps to avoid overmixing the batter.

Mashed banana in a glass bowl

Mash the banana in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and mix in until well-combined.

Mashed banana sugar and oil in a glass bowl

Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix in the eggs and sugars until combined.

Banana Oatmeal Bread batter in a glass mixing bowl

Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and oats. Stir in just until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Baked banana oatmeal bread in a gold loaf pan

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes.

Overhead photo of sliced banana oatmeal bread on a wooden cutting board

Tips For Making Banana Bread

  • Bananas that are ripe to overripe are perfect for this banana bread. Don't use underripe or black bananas.
  • I highly recommend mixing the batter by hand. It's easy to do, and it helps to avoid overmixing the batter.
  • Be sure to properly measure the flour. Too much flour will give you dry or doughy bread.
  • I check my bread for browning around 30-35 minutes. If the bread browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil and continue to bake.
  • Bread will keep stored in a resealable container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • This banana bread also freezes well.

Butter knife with butter next to Banana Oatmeal Bread

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Banana Oatmeal Bread

Moist one-bowl banana oatmeal bread recipe.
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings:12 servings
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana oatmeal bread, banana oatmeal bread recipe
Butter knife with butter next to Banana Oatmeal Bread
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5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed banana (about 2-3 bananas)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (properly measured1)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  • Add the banana to a large bowl and mash.
  • Stir in buttermilk until well-combined.
  • Whisk in the oil and vanilla until combined.
  • Add the eggs and sugars. Whisk in until combined.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and oats. Whisk in just until combined. Don't overmix.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.2
  • Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  1. To properly measure the flour, stir or sift the flour, lightly spoon into the measuring cup, and level. 
  2. If the bread is browning too quickly, tent with aluminum foil.
  3. Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 187kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 31g (10%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 4g (20%)Cholesterol: 28mg (9%)Sodium: 2760mg (115%)Potassium: 147mg (4%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Vitamin A: 52IU (1%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 42mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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  1. Beverly says

    February 26, 2021 at 12:14 pm

    I used applesauce in lieu of oil, and added 1/2 cup each of drained pineapple, coconut, golden raisins and ground nuts. It was delicious

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 26, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you for sharing your subs! I’m so glad that it turned out well for you!

      Reply
  2. Liz says

    September 24, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    Weight rather than cup measurements help accuracy and international bakers! Not all cups are US size.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      September 24, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      That’s true! If you click on “metric” right below the ingredients, it will show you the weights of the ingredients.

      Reply
  3. Kathy Castillo says

    August 7, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    What can I substitute for buttermilk?

    Reply
    • Kate says

      August 7, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      Hi! I have a list of substitutions that you can find here. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  4. Penandra says

    August 1, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last night. Had some overripe bananas and I’m sheltered at home, so LET’S BAKE!!! I substituted applesauce for the oil and it turned out excellent. Next time I will add pecan pieces and possibly reduce the sugar amount and maybe increase the oatmeal amount — it was excellent. I have shared this page (and my substitutions) with my neighbor.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      August 1, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      I’m so glad that it has worked out well for you! Thanks for sharing your subs and for commenting!

      Reply
  5. Steph says

    February 9, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    Bomb banana bread recipe. I ate it for breakfast all week.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 9, 2020 at 10:08 pm

      Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. =)

      Reply

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