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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (61g)

Recipe makes 12 servings

Calories 186
Calories from Fat 53 (28%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 5.9g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 35mg 11%
Sodium 139mg 5%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 29.9g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 4%
Sugars 13.2g
Protein 3.8g 7%

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Banana-oatmeal Bread

Recipe #100513 | 1¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note

By: Vino Girl
Sep 23, 2004

I love bananas and oatmeal, so when I saw this in the September 2004 issue of Cooking Light, I just knew I had to make it! I wasn't at all disappointed. The oatmeal makes it hearty and somewhat chewy, while the bananas and buttermilk make it sweet and moist - yet it is not as sweet or sticky-moist as some other banana breads I've had. This makes a smaller loaf than some recipes. I made 2 mini-loaves instead of one large one, and they were done in 30-35 minutes. EDITED to mention- Since I posted this recipe, I've made it several times. It has become THE banana bread recipe for this household, and when I give it as gifts it never fails to receive compliments. It is extremely versatile also. I have made it with yogurt in place of buttermilk, walnut oil for the vegetable oil, and I have cut back the sugar and added cinnamon as a couple reviewers suggested. This last time I made an eggless version by substituting 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed + 6 Tablespoons water for the eggs. (I think next time I will try a vegan version by also replacing the buttermilk with soymilk.) Every time it has turned out perfect!

SERVES 12 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2
    Combine dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. 3
    Combine banana, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and eggs in a small bowl or measuring cup.
  4. 4
    Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  5. 5
    Spoon batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. 6
    Cool on a wire rack, in the pan, for about 15 minutes (I left mine in longer and it was fine).
  7. 7
    Remove the bread from the pan after 15 minutes and cool thoroughly on the rack.

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From: _lux_

On Jul 22, 2008

Really liked the oatmeal idea and it definitely makes the texture more interesting. I also added 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to mix it up a bit. Only used 1/2 cup of sugar as per other suggestions and found that it was sweet enough. This loaf is a good alternative to using up dead bananas in banana cake and I'm sure I'll make it again, thanks.

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  • From: Goodlookin' Cookin'

    On Jun 18, 2008

    Very yummy and much healthier (yay!) than most of the other banana bread recipes I've come across. My loaf turned a gorgeous golden brown allover--it was the prettiest banana bread I've ever made. And, I loved the texture the oatmeal added to the bread--it gave it a much nicer mouth feel than your typical BB. However, I found mine to be a bit on the dry side. I don't know if it's because I added walnuts, but I don't see how that would make a HUGE difference. Next time I might bump up the buttermilk, bump down the cook time, or add a pan of water to the oven while this one cooks. Thanks for the yummy recipe!

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  • From: merandmalmom

    On Apr 6, 2005

    I made it with splenda, a dash of cinnamon and a dash of dried orange peel. It had a good flavor and texture. Next time, I'll add nuts. Thank you for a tasty, semi-healthy treat!

    6 people found this review helpful

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  • From: Chef Lainie

    On Jan 5, 2008

    Excellent Banana Bread !! Two of my favorite ingredients- bananas and oatmeal.It wasn't dry or too wet--just right ! I did substitute 1/2 cup of white flour with whole wheat, added 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed, 1/2 cup sugar instead of 2/3 cup & vanilla yogurt instead of buttermilk. This made 3 mini loaves so we can eat one and freeze the rest for a sweet emergency.

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