Healthy Banana Oat Bread

Submitted by Mary Scheffert

"I created this recipe in my continuing search for healthy, high-fiber recipes for my husband."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 2 loaves
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups white flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup oat bran
• 2 cups quick oats
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup chopped nuts
• 1⁄2 cup chopped dates
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 cups mashed bananas (, about 4 or 5 medium size)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F; spray two loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a medium size bowl, combine flours, oat bran, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nuts& dates; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine sugar and eggs.
4. Stir in applesauce, bananas& milk; combine thoroughly.
5. Add dry ingredients to banana mixture; stir until blended.
6. Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pans.
7. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar; place in oven.
8. Bake 50-60 minutes or until done.

Reviews

[Karamia]

Very healthy bread. I tasted the oat bran a lot, so I'd reduce it to 1/4 cup next time. I'd also add some cinnamon to the batter for more flavor instead of just sprinkling on top. Also more sugar, up it to 1 cup since the bread was not too sweet. I only had 3 large bananas so the banana flavor was light. Baked up in less than 50 minutes. Great bread for the health conscious. Thanks for posting!