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Healthier oatmeal banana bread no flour recipe video

Healthier Oatmeal Banana Bread - No Flour, Zero Sugar

Moist and decadent banana bread with no flour and no added sugar!
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 2 cups traditional or rolled oats
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3 large bananas mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 C or 350 F. Grease and line a 9 x 5 - inch loaf tin with baking paper. Set aside.
  • To make oat flour, process oats to a fine powder.
  • Transfer oat flour to a large bowl.
  • Add cocoa powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt. Whisk until just combined.
  • Make a well in the center of the mixture.
  • Add mashed bananas, eggs, and maple syrup. Fold in gently until combined.
  • Add ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks. Fold in again.
  • Pour batter into loaf tin.
  • Top with remaining chocolate chips or chunks.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes before turning on to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

  • Bananas - Puree bananas in the blender for a smooth paste.
  • Maple syrup - Although maple syrup is the best choice, feel free to substitute with honey, agave nectar, and soaked and pureed dates.
  • Optional ingredients - The recipe is designed to make a healthier version of banana bread, but, you can add a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar if you prefer more sweetness.
  • Thick batter - If the batter is too thick, add a few tablespoons of milk.
  • Low gluten  - Please note this bread is NOT gluten free. Although oats are not labelled as ’gluten free’ in Australia, they are naturally wheat free and a great low gluten option.
  • Storage - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. You can refrigerate this for 5 days, and freeze for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 264mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 25g