Oat Flour Banana Bread Recipe - Gluten-Free- Chisel & Fork

Name: Oat Flour Banana Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 cups oat flour (2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats); 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt

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If you want some tasty gluten-free bread, this oat flour banana bread recipe made from old-fashioned oats will win over even gluten lovers! It is the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert for everyone.

banana bread made with oats sliced on white plate

I'm a huge fan of oats and use it in a variety of recipes - from mango overnight oats to chocolate chip granola to oat flour pancakes.

My breakfast most days is oatmeal with some granola and bananas. And because I eat bananas all the time, I'm bound to have some really ripe ones by the end of the week.

So I figured why not make a banana bread version of it? And best of all, by using oats, it is gluten-free for those that can't have it.

And to be honest, you don't even notice it missing flour. It is just as, if not more moist. Plus, you get the additional benefits from oats.

Why This Recipe Works

Easy - you'll be surprised how easy this banana bread is to make. It can be prepped and put in the oven in less than 10 minutes.
Utilizes leftover bananas - any time you might have some ripe bananas, this bread should be the first thing to come to mind.
Healthy - with less sugar than a typical banana bread and by using oats instead of all-purpose flour, this is a healthier way to enjoy it. Plus it is gluten-free.

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Why This Recipe Works
Ingredient Notes
Variations
Step-by-Step Photos
FAQs
Benefits of Oats
Equipment
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
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Oat Flour Banana Bread

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Ingredient Notes

Oats - you can make your own oat flour by blending some old-fashioned oats in a food processor or you can just buy some at the store.
Bananas - the star of the show adds natural sweetness and moistness. You want super ripe bananas.
Fat - I like using butter to get a moist crumb, but flavor as well. You can use vegetable oil.
Light brown sugar - where some of the sweetness comes from besides the bananas. Granulated or dark brown sugar works too.

Variations

Chocolate - let's be honest, chocolate makes everything better so you can add some chocolate chips if desired.
Mix-ins - if you want some crunch as well, mix in roasted walnuts or pecans.
Vegan - you can make chia eggs. Just mix 2 tablespoon of chia seeds with 5 tablespoon water and let sit for 5 minutes before adding to the banana bread. You can also use same amount of flaxseeds.

Step-by-Step Photos

Please note full ingredient list and instructions can be found in recipe card below.

process shots of making oat flour before mixing with the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl

Blend the oats until you get a fine flour. It should give you 2 cups. Now mash together the bananas and add the oil, butter, eggs and vanilla extract.

Finally mix in the oat flour, sugar, baking soda and salt, stirring until just combined.

process shots of adding batter to bread pan and baking

Add the batter to the pan and top with some oats if desired. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or until the oat flour banana bread is done.

FAQs

What If I Don't Have Oat Flour?

Not a problem. You can make your own. Just add 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats to a food processor and blend until it turns into a flour-like consistency. It should yield 2 cups.

Can Bananas Be Too Ripe to Use for Banana Bread?

There is no such thing as a too ripe banana. The perfect banana is black, but you can also use bananas streaked with black/brown. The blacker the better however.

How Do I Get My Bananas to Ripen Quickly?

If you want to speed up the ripening process, place the bananas in a paper bag and fold down on the top. Add an apple which increase the ethylene gas and quickens the ripening process.

How Do I Know When the Bread is Done?

The best way is inserting a toothpick and if it comes out clean with just a few crumbs it is done.

Can I Use this Recipe to Make Muffins?

It actually works great for muffins as well. Preheat the oven to 350°F, fill the muffin tins until about ⅔ of the way full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. You could also try these vegan banana chocolate chip muffins.

Benefits of Oats

Oats are among the healthiest grains you can eat. They include a ton of benefits, including:

Very nutritious and rich in antioxidants
High in fiber which helps digestion
Can lower cholesterol and improve blood sugar levels

Equipment

The equipment you use is important to how the banana bread turns out. What is needed is the following:

Food processor - you need to be able to finely grind the oats.
Large bowl - need a bowl to be able to mix together the ingredients.
Loaf pan - you want a 9 x 5 loaf pan to bake the bread.

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

If you want a slightly sweeter bread, increase the sugar to ¾ cup.
If the bread is browning too quickly, place some aluminum foil loosely on top.
If using nuts, don't skip out on roasting them. By roasting the nuts, they will stay crispy in the batter and bring out the flavor.
If you want to freeze the banana bread, wrap the loaf in 2-3 layers of plastic wrap or aluminum foil and then place in a freezer-friendly storage bag. Freeze up to 3 months and then thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

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