Heavenly Banana Oat Chocolate Bread
Discover the perfect balance of flavors with this Heavenly Banana Oat Chocolate Bread. Infuse your home with a delightful aroma that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips. With wholesome oats integrated into the batter, enjoy this soft and moist bread knowing it's a healthy treat that will please everyone at the table—especially those picky eaters you love! Ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert. Easy to prepare, this bread withstands the test of time with both its deliciousness and nutritional benefits.
1
Servings
2110
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
sugar
1/4 cup
unsalted butter
1/4 cup (melted)
eggs
2 large
quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup
mashed bananas
1 1/2 cups ((3-4 very ripe bananas))
buttermilk
1/4 cup
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups
baking soda
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
chocolate chips
1/3 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
Thoroughly grease and flour a standard loaf pan to ensure easy removal later.
3
In a large mixing bowl, blend the sugar and melted butter together until you achieve a uniform consistency.
4
Add in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
5
Mix in the oatmeal, mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until everything is well integrated.
6
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Use a fork or whisk to mix thoroughly.
7
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the banana mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
8
Fold in the chocolate chips until they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
9
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula if necessary.
10
Place in your preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. To check doneness, insert a cake tester or toothpick into the center of the loaf; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs attached.
11
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use a knife to gently loosen the edges, and turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
12
Note: This batter also makes excellent muffins! Fill muffin tins and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Yields about 12 regular muffins or 20 mini muffins.
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Tip: If you only have old-fashioned or large-flake oatmeal on hand, convert them into quick-cooking oats by pulsing in a food processor or rubbing inside a resealable bag with your hands until they're coarsely broken.
Nutrition Information
82g
Fat
331g
Carbs
32g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heavenly Banana Oat Chocolate Bread?
It is a soft and moist quick bread that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas, rich chocolate chips, and wholesome oats.
What oven temperature is required?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How should I prepare the baking pan?
Thoroughly grease and flour a standard loaf pan to ensure easy removal of the bread later.
How do I mix the sugar and butter?
Blend the sugar and melted butter together in a large mixing bowl until you achieve a uniform consistency.
How should eggs be added to the batter?
Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
What ingredients are mixed with the mashed bananas?
Mix the oatmeal, mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract together until well integrated.
How should the dry ingredients be prepared?
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt using a fork or whisk to mix thoroughly.
What is the proper way to combine dry and wet ingredients?
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the banana mixture, folding gently until just combined without over-mixing.
When do I add the chocolate chips?
Fold in the chocolate chips after the batter is mixed until they are evenly distributed throughout.
How long does the bread take to bake?
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
How can I tell if the bread is finished baking?
Insert a cake tester or toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with only a few crumbs attached.
How long should the bread cool?
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I use this batter to make muffins?
Yes, this batter makes excellent regular or mini muffins.
How long do you bake muffins made from this batter?
Bake muffins at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
How many muffins does this recipe yield?
The recipe yields about 12 regular muffins or 20 mini muffins.
What if I only have old-fashioned oatmeal?
Convert them into quick-cooking oats by pulsing in a food processor or rubbing them inside a resealable bag until coarsely broken.
How many bananas are needed for 1 1/2 cups mashed?
You will typically need 3 to 4 very ripe bananas.
What type of butter is used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter.
Is there salt in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
What is the total calorie count for the recipe?
The total recipe contains 2110 calories.
How much protein is in the bread?
The bread contains 32 grams of protein.
What is the fat content of this bread?
The bread contains 82 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in the recipe?
There are 331 grams of carbohydrates in the total recipe.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as Quick Breads.
How much flour is required?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
What leavening agent is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much vanilla extract is needed?
You will need 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Is this recipe good for picky eaters?
Yes, it is described as a healthy treat that will please everyone, especially picky eaters.
When should I serve this bread?
It is ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of sugar.