Oatmeal Banana Quick Bread
Recipe: Oatmeal Banana Quick Bread
Oatmeal Banana Quick Bread is perfect as breakfast on a busy day or as a snack to enjoy in the afternoons. Though the bread appears dense trust me it is soft, moist and hearty. An excellent way to include oats in your diet. The taste of banana is not overpowering. Cinnamon adds a subtle flavour and the walnuts add a bit of bite.
Sharing Oatmeal Banana Quick Bread Recipe With Sunday Funday Group
For this weekend Wendy suggested the following “It’s National Oatmeal Month. Share a recipe that features Oatmeal in any fashion, sweet or savory.” I decided to redo an old post. I had posted Oatmeal Banana Quick Bread recipe way back on 29/12/2016. And the photos were not too good. For this recipe I have increased the amount of oatmeal used. Previously it was 1 cup only. Over time I increased it little by little and I am happy with using 1½ cups of it.
Memories
The first time I had baked this quick bread was for the Group Shhh Cooking Secretly way back in Dec, 2016. The theme back then was Breakfast Treat. My partner Rafeeda had given me oats and nuts to use in my recipe. Rafeeda blogs at the Big Sweet Tooth. I had the opportunity to meet her thrice whenever I visited Dubai. Such a friendly and sweet person. Using both oats and nuts, I made an oatmeal banana bread which the family loved. An excellent way to use up over ripe bananas.
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Ingredients Required For Oatmeal Banana Quick Bread
Oats
Can use rolled oats (old fashioned oats) or quick oats. I prefer using rolled oats as it adds a bit of a bite to the bread.
All Purpose Flour
I have used unbleached all purpose flour. If you wish you can replace it with wheat pastry flour or atta which is usually used for Indian flatbreads.
Over Ripe Bananas
Depending on the size of the bananas you may need 2-3 over ripe bananas. Should get about 1 cup of mashed bananas.
Eggs
I have added 2 large eggs. Make sure they are at room temperature before you add to the bread batter. Eggs make the bread protein rich.
Sugar
I have used brown sugar. May use white or replace the sugar with honey or maple syrup. May result in a less sweet bread but it is full of flavour.
Cinnamon Powder
Adds flavour.
Salt
Balances the flavour. If you use salted butter then add less.
Oil | Butter
I have used sunflower oil. You can replace it with melted butter.
Nuts
I have added walnuts. You can add nuts of your choice. Or add some dried fruits, chocolate chips.
Yogurt
Use plain thick yogurt.
Vanilla Extract
Adds flavour. Use extract or essence.
Baking Powder
As the leavening agent. Make sure you measure a level tsp of baking powder.
Baking Soda
Also known as soda bicarbonate. Level 1 tsp of baking soda is what you need as the leavening agent.
OATMEAL BANANA QUICK BREAD
Ingredients
- 1½ cup rolled oats
- 1½ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup ripe bananas mashed 2 large bananas
- ½ cup oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- extra oats to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a loaf tin 9"X5" with some parchment paper.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder and salt together into a mixing bowl.
- Add oats and nuts to the flour mixture. Mix well.
- In another bowl add the sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, yogurt and mashed banana. Whisk well.
- Add flour mixture to the liquid mixture and mix gently till the flour becomes wet. Do not over mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
- Sprinkle the top with some oats.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes. Bake till the top appears golden brown.
- A skewer or toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf should come out clean if the bread is baked.
- Leave the bread in the tin to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the tin. Cool the bread on a wire rack.
- Slice and serve with some butter, marmalade or jam. Or enjoy it on its own.
Notes
- Use honey, maple syrup instead of sugar.
- Use nuts and dried fruits of your choice. Can add chocolate chips too.
- If you use wheat flour you may need to add 2-3 tbsp of milk, water or juice as wheat flour tends to absorb more liquid.
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15 Comments
Rafeeda AR
January 2, 2017 at 10:09 am
That looks like a delicious bake, Mayuriji… linking your post into my challenge post… 🙂
Wendy Klik
January 4, 2026 at 7:28 am
Adding the oats to the banana bread gives it extra fiber, nutrition and texture. It’s a great idea.
mayurisjikoni
January 7, 2026 at 6:21 pm
Thanks Wendy and an excellent way to enjoy some oats.
SIdsel Mcomie
January 4, 2026 at 9:59 am
I have some bananas in the freezer right now and may just have to try this. I love the addition of oats to the bread.
mayurisjikoni
January 7, 2026 at 6:21 pm
Thanks Sid. Go on try out the recipe. I have also baked it a few times with honey or maple syrup and it tastes equally good.
Stacy
January 4, 2026 at 10:27 am
Just one slice of your beautiful, hearty loaf would be the perfect breakfast or teatime treat, Mayuri!
mayurisjikoni
January 7, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Thanks Stacy, it definitely is a filling treat.
Karen’s Kitchen Stories
January 4, 2026 at 2:33 pm
Years ago I was part of a blogging group called Secret Recipe Club. It sounds similar! This banana oat bread sounds fantastic and so convenient to have on hand when you’re in a hurry.
mayurisjikoni
January 7, 2026 at 6:19 pm
Karen, you wouldn’t believe how convenient this loaf turned out to be. I fell sick the next day and it has been a life saver for hubby and me. Don’t feel like cooking much so just a slice with tea or coffee has been a tummy filler.
hobby baker Kelly
January 4, 2026 at 3:09 pm
What a beautifully hearty loaf! And I just love the accent of the oats on top.
mayurisjikoni
January 7, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Thank you so much Kelly.
Kalyani
January 5, 2026 at 10:49 pm
The little one always loves a quick banana bread as a post-school snack. Great idea to add in substantial Oatmeal to make it more nutritious ! lovely share, Mayuri
mayurisjikoni
January 7, 2026 at 6:17 pm
Thank you so much Kalyani. And it is filling.
Amy’s Cooking Adventures
January 13, 2026 at 11:40 pm
I love a great banana bread! Looks delicious
mayurisjikoni
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 am
Thank you so much Amy.