A moist and naturally sweet banana bread made with oat flour and ripe bananas, featuring a warm cinnamon swirl for a comforting and wholesome gluten-free treat.
Author:Sophia
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:8 slices
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats (blended into flour)
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar (for swirl)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a loaf pan.
Blend rolled oats into a fine flour using a blender or food processor.
In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
Add oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
In a small bowl, mix coconut sugar and cinnamon.
Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture, then add remaining batter.
Top with remaining cinnamon mixture and swirl with a knife.
Bake for 40–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.
Avoid overmixing to keep texture soft.
Add chocolate chips or nuts for variation.
Use plant-based yogurt for dairy-free version.
Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.