This healthy banana bread with oat flour is not only easy (just one bowl!) but this gluten free loaf is also lower in sugar and fat since it’s made without butter or oil. Make sure to save your overripe bananas for this one!
Banana bread got a healthy glow up in this oat flour banana bread recipe. This banana bread is made without any oil or butter and uses yogurt to add moisture to the loaf instead.
I’ve also swapped out the all purpose flour for oat flour which is a bit higher in fiber and protein and used monk fruit for sweetness without added sugars. All that adds up to one delicious loaf!
The texture of this banana bread is heartier than a standard loaf but with a tender crumb. I feel like it’s a cross between banana bread and baked oatmeal – both delicious in my book.
And no, banana’s won’t make you fat. That’s a health myth women need to realize isn’t true!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Easy: all you need is one bowl for mixing up this delicious low sugar banana bread. Just mash the bananas first then add the rest of your ingredients. Easy peasy!
- Better for You: this banana bread recipe is low sugar, gluten free, and much lower in fat than traditional banana bread recipes.
- Freezer Friendly: after baking, you can slice this healthy banana bread and store the slices as individual portions in the freezer. It’s such a tasty grab and go snack!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s a short recap of some of the main ingredients to make this healthier banana bread recipe. Be sure to check out the recipe card for the exact amounts of each ingredient you’ll need.
- Bananas: you’ll need 3 medium sized bananas for this recipe – the riper the better! You can also use frozen bananas, just thaw before mashing.
- Yogurt: use a plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt for this recipe. It adds moisture and is a good source of protein!
- Monk fruit: I like using this sugar-free sweetener for baking. It works great in this recipe! If you don’t have monk fruit, substitute with your favorite baking friendly sugar free sweetener.
- Oat Flour: I love baking with oat flour. It can usually be subbed cup-for-cup or all purpose flour in many recipes while adding a little extra fiber and protein to your finished recipe. Check out more great sources of fiber!
- Chocolate chips: add a handful of sugar free chocolate chips to this bread if you’d like! You can also substitute with chopped dark chocolate or chopped nuts (walnuts are my favorite).
Variations
Add Fruit: instead of stirring chocolate chips into the batter before baking, try adding frozen blueberries or raspberries. You could also swap the chocolate chips for a dried fruit like raisins or cranberries.
Add Nuts: instead of or in addition to the chocolate chips, you can add some chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. I also like baking this with some pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top.
How to Make Banana Bread with Oat Flour
This healthy banana bread recipe is simple to put together in a few steps.
Prep the oven and pan: preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a standard loaf pan with cooking oil and then line with parchment paper so you can lift it out of the pan after baking.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Whisk in the eggs, yogurt, and monk fruit sweetener.
Add the dry ingredients: Stir in the oat flour and baking powder just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips (if using).
Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown on top and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Storage
Fridge: allow loaf to cool completely then slice. Store slices in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also wrap the unsliced loaf in plastic wrap and store in the fridge.
Freezer: allow to cool completely then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and free for up to 3 months. You can also slice it and then freeze, storing them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge or on the counter. You can also reheat slices from frozen in the microwave.
More Healthy Banana Recipes to Enjoy
If you love bananas, check out my other healthy banana recipes:
- Healthy Oat Flour Banana Muffins (My Family’s Favorite!)
- Creamy Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- Healthy Breakfast Cookies
- Cashew Banana Smoothie
Healthy Banana Bread with Oat Flour
Equipment
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Standard loaf pan
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Parchment paper
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Large mixing bowl
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Whisk
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup plain unsweetened yogurt
- ½ cup golden monk fruit
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a standard loaf pan with cooking oil and then line with parchment paper so you can lift it out of the pan after baking.
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In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Whisk in the eggs, yogurt, and monk fruit sweetener.
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Stir in the oat flour and baking powder just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips (if using).
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Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown on top and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
