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Gluten-Free Banana Oatmeal Bread

This gluten-free banana oatmeal bread has a delicious nutty flavor from the blended rolled oats that balances out the ripe bananas perfectly for a wholesome loaf with a light crumb.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free banana oatmeal bread
Servings: 10 slices
Author: Sabine Venier

Equipment

  • 1 loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats*
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas** about 3 large ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup oil*** coconut, avocado, or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips**** optional. For dairy-free use, Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips.
  • 1 banana ripe, sliced in half lengthwise (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Blend rolled oats into a coarse flour using a blender or food processor.
  • In a bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Add mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, and oil, stirring until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Place the sliced banana on top if using.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

*Quick oats can be used, but they absorb liquid differently and may result in a softer texture. Rolled oats provide a heartier bite. You can use 2 cups of oat flour instead of blending rolled oats.
**If your bananas aren’t very ripe, add 1 tablespoon maple syrup or use 1/2 cup brown sugar instead of maple syrup.
***For an oil-free version, use applesauce or extra mashed banana (1:1 swap)—the texture will be slightly denser.
****Swap in raisins, chopped nuts, or seeds for added texture and crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg