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Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Bread

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Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Bread is a moist, chocolatey twist on classic banana bread, enhanced with hearty oats for added texture and nutrition. It’s the perfect wholesome treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
  3. Add eggs, brown sugar, oil or butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Stir in rolled oats and let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips or chunks, if using.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch.Use a gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats for a GF version.Swap eggs with flax eggs and dairy with plant-based alternatives for a vegan loaf.Make muffins instead—bake for 18–22 minutes in a muffin tin.Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture.

Nutrition

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