One Bowl Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Banana Bread - The Best Recipe Ever!

Indulge in the gooey, melty goodness of this Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Banana Bread that's perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Filled with wholesome, nutritious ingredients, this recipe can be easily prepared in just one bowl! This is the Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe!

This recipe was inspired by my Homemade Oat Flour Banana Bread recipe on this site, and pairs well with this oat milk hot chocolate, proffee (protein coffee), or pomegranate berry smoothie!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Banana Bread is delicious, moist, and naturally gluten-free! Not only is this quick and easy chocolate chip banana bread simple to make, but it's also a heart healthy recipe and a crowd-pleaser with the whole family!

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Healthy Ingredients

This oatmeal banana bread with chocolate chip recipe boasts a list of wholesome and nutritious ingredients that will have you feeling good about indulging in a slice (or two!).

Whole Food Ingredients - No Processed Sugars - Heart Healthy Oats

• Very Ripe Bananas - Overripe bananas are sweeter
• Coconut Oil - Butter or olive oil can be used
• Eggs- For a vegan recipe, use two flax or chia eggs 
• Oat Flour - Make your own or buy store-bought oat flour.
• Baking Powder- For fluffy banana bread, it's best to use fresh baking powder. 
• Maple Syrup- or you may use honey
• Dark Chocolate Chips - I love dark chocolate but feel free to use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Salt

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Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit 
2. Prepare a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
3. Mash your bananas with a fork or potato masher in a medium-sized bowl
4. Stir in melted coconut oil, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla 
5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until the banana bread batter is mixed and the oat flour is incorporated.
6. Stir in chocolate chips
7. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when testing for doneness. 

Substitutions

This banana bread recipe is seriously delicious and packed with wholesome ingredients! You can make this recipe work for you by making some substitutions that cater to your dietary needs or personal taste preferences. It's super versatile, so go ahead and make it your own!

• Oil: If you're not a fan of coconut oil, no worries! You can switch it out for butter, canola oil, or olive oil.
• Vegan: Want to make the bread vegan-friendly? Use flax or chia eggs instead of regular eggs. Keep in mind that the texture might be a bit denser, but it'll still be delicious!
• Low-fat: If you're looking for a lower-fat option, try using egg whites instead of whole eggs. Easy peasy.
• Gluten-free: Need a gluten-free option? Look for certified gluten-free oats to make sure they're safe to use in the recipe.
• Chocolate Chips: Don't like dark chocolate? No problem! Swap them out for milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips. Yum!

Storage

To store freshly baked oat flour banana bread, you should first allow it to cool completely to room temperature. Once it has cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out. You can also place it in an airtight container.

For longer storage, freeze the bread by wrapping it first with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil, before placing it in a freezer-safe container or bag. To reheat the bread, thaw it at room temperature for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Optional Toppings for Freshly Baked Banana Bread

While this chocolate banana bread is absolutely delicious on its own, you can also try adding any of these tasty toppings to take it to the next level.

• Melted butter
• Cream cheese
• Peanut butter or any nut butters
• Chocolate hazelnut spread
• Fresh slices of bananas
• Cinnamon
• Honey

From Loaf to Muffins: Transforming Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

If you prefer smaller portions or want a convenient on-the-go snack, turning this healthy recipe into muffins is a great option! Follow these steps:

1. Adjust the oven temperature: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to account for the shorter baking time required for muffins.
2. Prepare the muffin pan: Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or line it with paper muffin cups.
3. Mix the batter: Follow your favorite banana bread recipe as usual, but adjust the baking time. You can also use a boxed mix if you prefer.
4. Fill the muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each one about ⅔ of the way full.
5. Bake the muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
6. Cool and serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

With these easy tips, you can enjoy the delicious flavor and moist texture of banana bread in a portable and bite-sized format!

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