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Bananas are easily the underdog of the summer fruit world. They’re not exotic, or plump, or bursting with juiciness that’s only available a few weeks a year. But, oh, do they make some incredible bread. You’ve got to give them that. And everybody loves the underdog, right?
I’ve been playing around with banana bread recipes for a few months now. There’s been the good, the bad, and the ones decked out with so much chocolate and sugar you might as well call them a cake. As much as I’m a girl obsessed with cake… it’s just not what I’m was looking for in my bread. But don’t worry… do I look like a girl who gives up easily?
Heck-a-No! After 6 – yes, I’m serious – attempts to find the banana bread of my dreams, this one stole the show. And my heart. AND – it’s healthy. Again, I’m serious. Friends, meet my lover: the oat flour-maple banana bread. <3 <3 <3
Oat flour and maple syrup are the game changers in this bread, giving it a sweet taste and soft texture, while keeping everything healthy and natural. Have you baked with oat flour yet? I’m obsessed! And you can make it at home. Just throw some oats in the blender, grind them up, and BAM – you’ve got yourself some oat flour!
If you’ve been searching for a banana bread you can call breakfast with thinking twice, you’re search is over.
Oat Flour – Maple Banana Bread – Baker by Nature
2 cups oat flour (you can make this by simply grinding up oats in the blender until they’re powder)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup maple syrup
2 large eggs, room temperature
*1/2 cup coconut oil, olive oil, OR 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
*4 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 tablespoons greek yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line the bottom of a loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, sift together the oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, set aside. In a separate large bowl, beat maple syrup and eggs with a whisk until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add melted butter. Add mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla. Gently mix in dry ingredients. Pour batter into the lined loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or when a cake tester comes out with just a few crumbs sticking to it. Allow bread to cool completely before slicing.
*I tend to use butter in this recipe because I’m ok with it in my diet, but I have tested this cake with both oils and they have equally lovely results
* If you’re on a gluten-free diet be sure the oats you use are GF.
I hope you do! It’s wonderful!!!
This bread looks delicious! If you’re traveling through Australia could you drop some off?
I traveled through Australia a few years ago and LOVED it! If I find myself there again, I’ll remember to pack a loaf of bread for you 😉
Ugh I love banana bread. So, so much. I’m always on the hunt for the perfect recipe and this definitely looks like a winner. The bread looks so moist, and I appreciate that it’s healthy–say what?! Mmm wanna send some my way? 🙂
I bet this would actually travel well enough to ship some to your side of the states 😉
Maple banana bread is one of my favorite combinations! I like that you used oat flour. Haven’t baked with it but this recipe might change that fact soon. 🙂
It’s such a simple swap you won’t even notice!
Oh banana bread! I, who don’t bake often actually baked banana bread today and photo shoot. It was actually quite difficult to take pictures of loaf and I struggle a bit. Well, if you see my post one day you might see my struggle. Haha. You always take great close-up shot. I couldn’t deal with reflection of plate very well today. Ugh! Looks delicious Ashley, we all love banana bread in my house.
I have used this recipe for over 5 years now and this is the only one my husband ever asks for. Our fav!!! Thank you ♥️
I love banana bread, but never thought to add maple syrup to it. This sounds delicious!
Oh banana bread! We did our championship last year. 13 banana breads in all. We got a bit banana bread-ed out after that, but I think enough time has passed. This recipe looks like a winner, that’s for sure!
I remember all your banana breads!!! Well, if you ever get the itch to go at it again, this one is highly suggested 😉
This looks so moist and perfect! Love the maple flavor in here, sounds delicious!
This looks so extremely moist! I love my banana bread recipe but I just might have to try this, I adore maple!
This looks + sounds just wonderful! I’m sure it’s a keeper, if it took you 6 recipes to find the perfect one. must try!