🍌 Chocolate Banana Oat Loaf
Introduction
Moist, rich, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, this chocolate banana oat loaf is the perfect blend of wholesome oats and indulgent cocoa. Ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry
- 1½ cups (150 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet
- 3 medium ripe bananas (about 300 g), mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- Banana slices
- Chopped walnuts
- Melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prep oven: Preheat to 350°F / 175°C. Grease and line a 9×5 in (23×13 cm) loaf pan.
- Mix dry: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet: In another bowl, mash bananas well. Whisk in eggs, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Add wet mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour & top: Transfer batter to pan. Top with banana slices, walnuts, and drizzle of chocolate if desired.
- Bake: 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let loaf cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Use extra ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour.
- Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness.
Benefits
- Oats provide fiber for sustained energy.
- Bananas offer natural sweetness, reducing added sugar needs.
- Easy to make in one bowl, minimal cleanup.
Conclusion
This chocolate banana oat loaf brings together the best of both worlds—nutrient-rich ingredients and decadent chocolate flavor. Perfect fresh, toasted, or even frozen for later.