Searching for a fast and simple gluten-free banana bread recipe? This one-bowl oat flour banana bread is prepared in only 10 minutes! Made with ripe bananas and nutty oat flour, this moist and delicious bread is a healthy and satisfying treat.

I absolutely love this oat flour banana bread recipe since it’s a delicious alternative to traditional banana bread and is ideal for those with a gluten allergy or sensitivity.

In case you do have celiac disease (gluten allergy) remember to search for oat flour or oats which are certified gluten-free to avoid any potential cross-contamination (sometimes oats are manufactured in facilities that manufacture wheat as well).

I also love how easy and quick this recipe is to make. With only one bowl and 10 minutes of prep time, I can whip up a batch of this delicious bread very quickly.

The mix of ripe bananas and oat flour gives this bread a beautiful moist texture and nutty flavor that is tough to withstand.

It’s perfect for a fast breakfast, snack, and even dessert (with chocolate chips added, after all!)

Baking with oat flour may be a bit of tricky because you possibly can’t substitute all purpose flour with a 1:1 ratio (a minimum of you shouldn’t!) because oat flour is lighter in weight.

So that you’ll actually wish to use more oat flour than all-purpose flour when substituting (or use less wet ingredients).

And if you happen to can’t find oat flour on the food market, you possibly can make your individual at home using rolled oats. This takes additional time but can prevent money!

Lucky for you, I tested this recipe a handful of times to get one of the best texture – moist, dense, sweet, and a crunchy exterior.

I’m seriously SO joyful with the way it turned out – I hope you enjoy it as much as I actually have been!

Ingredients You’ll Need 

Notes on Ingredients

• butter: either melted or softened to room temperature. In case you don’t have butter readily available, you possibly can substitute it with an equal amount of coconut oil!
• brown sugar: In case you don’t have brown sugar, you should utilize an equal amount of granulated white sugar or coconut sugar. Consider that brown sugar adds a wealthy, caramel flavor to the bread that it’s possible you’ll miss if you happen to use white sugar! 
• eggs: To bind the bread. In case you’re vegan or allergic to eggs, you should utilize 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tablespoons of water) as an alternative.
• vanilla: For sweetness! In case you don’t have vanilla extract, you should utilize an equal amount of almond extract or skip it altogether.
• bananas: You’ll need 3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas for this recipe. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread can be.
• oat flour: This recipe calls for two cups of oat flour, which you possibly can make by mixing rolled oats in a food processor until they turn right into a high quality powder. 
• baking soda: helps the bread rise and turn out to be fluffy.
• cinnamon: adds a warm, cozy flavor to the bread. In case you’re not a fan of cinnamon, you possibly can skip it or substitute it with an equal amount of nutmeg or ginger.
• salt: helps enhance the flavors within the bread
• chocolate chips and/or walnuts: For added texture and sweetness! You possibly can skip them altogether or substitute them together with your favorite nuts, dried fruits, or seeds. Some good options include pecans, almonds, raisins, or pumpkin seeds.

Equipment You’ll Need (affiliate link – if you happen to make a purchase order I receive a small commission)

Make Oat Flour Banana Bread

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×4-inch loaf pan by spraying it with cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper.

1. Mix the butter and sugar. In a big mixing bowl, whisk together the melted or softened butter and brown sugar until combined.
2. Add the remaining of the wet ingredients. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
3. Mash within the bananas. Using the tip of a whisk or a fork, mash the ripe bananas into the bowl, leaving them as chunky or smooth as you favor.
4. Add the dry ingredients. Add oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl and blend with a spatula until just combined. Fold within the optional chocolate chips and/or walnuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the highest, and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 55-65 minutes. Let the bread cool within the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to chill completely before slicing.

Expert Suggestions

1. Use browned bananas! This recipe calls for very ripe bananas, which can be sweeter and more flavorful. In case your bananas aren’t quite ripe enough, you possibly can speed up the method by placing them in a paper bag with an apple or a ripe tomato for a day or two. It’s also possible to try baking them within the oven to melt them (see FAQs below).
2. Don’t overmix. Overmixing the batter can lead to tough, dense bread. To avoid this, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined.
3. The baking time can vary depending on the ripeness of your bananas, so start checking for doneness at 50 minutes after which every 5 minutes after that. Use a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the middle of the bread to envision if it’s done – it should come out clean when it’s ready.
4. Use a smaller loaf pan (8×4-inch). This can help the bread to rise greater than if you happen to use a 9×5-inch pan.
5. For a smooth banana bread, mash the bananas in a separate bowl until no lumps remain after which whisk into the batter.

Recipe FAQs

Can I exploit regular flour as an alternative of oat flour?

Yes, you should utilize regular all-purpose flour but I’d suggest adding 1/4 cup milk or almond milk. Oat flour is lighter in weight than AP flour so you possibly can’t use a 1:1 substitution.

Can I exploit a distinct form of sweetener as an alternative of brown sugar?

Yes, you should utilize a distinct form of sweetener, equivalent to granulated sugar. Consider that it will affect the flavour and texture of the bread. The brown sugar adds a bit of more moisture to the bread, leading to more caramelization within the crust (crispier crust!) and a darker bread. If using a liquid sweetener like honey or maple syrup, you will have to regulate the quantity of flour within the recipe to compensate.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes, you possibly can make this recipe vegan through the use of a plant-based butter substitute, equivalent to vegan margarine or coconut oil, and by replacing the eggs with flax eggs or one other egg substitute. To make a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for just a few minutes until it thickens. Please note, this recipe has not been tested to be vegan so results may vary using egg alternatives.

Can I make banana bread if I don’t have ripe bananas at home?

If you could quickly ripen bananas for banana bread, you possibly can soften them within the oven. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F, place bananas on a baking sheet and bake until the peels turn out to be blackened and the bananas are soft to the touch, about 15-20 minutes.

How do you make your individual oat flour?

Fill your high-speed blender or food processor halfway with rolled oats. Mix until oats turn right into a powder, about 60 seconds. Store extra flour in an airtight container for as much as 3 months. If you may have celiac, be sure that you’re using certified gluten-free oats to avoid any possible cross-contamination.

Storage and Preparation

Oat Flour Banana Bread leftovers may be stored in an airtight container within the refrigerator for as much as 3-4 days or on the counter in an airtight container for as much as 3 days. If you should extend the shelf lifetime of the bread, you may as well freeze it for as much as 3 months. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag before storing within the freezer.

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Description

This oat flour banana bread may be prepped in a single bowl in only 10 minutes. Super moist and delicious, this gluten-free bread is made with sweet ripe bananas and nutty oat flour!

• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted or softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 1/4  cups mashed)
• 2 cups oat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips and/or walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 8×4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper (the spray helps the paper stick).
2. In a big mixing bowl, whisk together butter and brown sugar until combined
3. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until mixture is smooth.
4. Using the tip of the whisk or a fork, mash within the banana, leaving it as chunky or smooth as you favor.
5. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Using a spatula, mix within the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. If using chocolate chips and/or walnuts, fold them into the batter.
7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the highest of the batter.
8. Bake until top is browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 55-65 minutes. Baking time will vary barely depending on the ripeness of the bananas you utilize – start checking at 50 minutes, and each 5 minutes after that.
9. Set the loaf pan onto a wire rack and let bread cool within the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Holding the parchment paper sling, lift the loaf out of the pan and onto the cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

1. For a smooth banana bread, mash the bananas in a separate bowl until no lumps remain after which whisk into the batter.
2. Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container within the refrigerator for as much as 3-4 days or on the counter in an airtight container for as much as 3 days. If you should extend the shelf lifetime of the bread, you may as well freeze it for as much as 3 months. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag before storing within the freezer.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Category: Bread
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: oat flour banana bread, banana bread made with oat flour, gluten free banana bread