Hi. I love you. I really do. I even had to make you a healthy banana bread to say so. Fresh blueberries, thick rolled oats, and a whole lot of soul went into making this bread.
Plain and simple, you people have made me incredibly happy! Ambitious Kitchen now has over 20,000 views thanks to you. And, just look at all these pins on Pinterest from my blog. Like, Holy crap! I’m totally blushing.
On a serious and more personal note, I’ve been keeping busy. Bobbing my head at work to Katy Perry and forcing people to eat my baked goods every Monday morning is the new normal. Well, for me anyway.
I also decided that I’ll be moving out of the house I’m currently living in. To where you ask? I’m not sure yet. That’s on my to-do list, along with getting a new car too. It’s just really unfortunate I haven’t won the lottery yet to make all these things happen. That’s where recipe contests come in handy! I’m going to start entering again, and cross my fingers that people like to eat really delicious things.
Right now, I’m even attempting to wrap my head around everything that I’m going to be cooking and baking this weekend so I go to the grocery store better prepared. I seriously love grocery shopping. It’s like a weird obsession. When I was in college, my best friend and I used to go at midnight just so we could enjoy the quiet and shop for hours. Strange? Yep.
Normal or not, I do make a good banana bread. Again, this is healthy and almost fat-free! I suggest making it on Sunday and grabbing two slices to go in the morning.
Oh, and if you’ve never had the blueberry and banana combination, prepare to be amazed!
Ambitious Kitchen
Cookbook
125 Ridiculously Good For You, Sometimes Indulgent, and Absolutely Never Boring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
Low-Fat Oatmeal Blueberry Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 bananas, very ripe
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon plain greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan and set aside. In medium bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In separate medium bowl, mash bananas with fork. Add brown sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Beat in egg whites and yogurt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients together for a somewhat smooth consistency. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour into greased loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
Recipe Notes
Just made these! I made muffins instead of bread. Only because I can measure the amount more accurately; sometimes my bread slices end up a little thick and more than a serving! Haha!
Anyways, I’m wondering if they need to be stored in the refrigerator? Thank you!
Perfect! Feel free to store at room temp for 1-2 days, then store covered in the fridge 🙂
I was so amazed at how moist this was since it is low fat! Very impressed. It’s like a cross between banana bread and baked oatmeal – so yummy! Definitely making again.
Absolutely! Glad you loved it!
Great flavor! Love the blueberry and banana combo and the oats give it good texture. Kids loved it and it made my house smell delicious. Definitely will make again, thank you!
Thank you. I’m going to try this. I saw a similar recipe on the WW site, but I really don’t want to buy their expensive oatmeal packets to make this.
I can’t wait to hear what you think, Louise! 🙂
I saw some other comments requesting nutritional info and am not seeing a response. I hate to be repetitive and I apologize if I am missing something thats been responded to already, but would love to know the nutritional facts. Thanks!
Hi Michelle! While I do typically include nutritional information in my more recent recipes, I haven’t calculated it for older recipes like this one. I will let you know if I go back and do so!
I have made this bread many times. My family loves it and I like it toasted with almond butter. Great recipe!
Toasted with almond butter sounds amazing! Glad you all enjoy 🙂
Great recipe how many calories in a slice?
I just made this and it is really good. Hearty thick bread that definitely satisfies the hunger and although it’s not as sweet as I expected, I loved it and recommend it.
Perfectly moist banana bread. Used 3 reg bananas, could do even 4 if desired! Will try toasted pecans with next. TY for sharing.
Great, Moist, tasty, delicious banana bread. This recipe will be a regular in our house. Thank you so much for posting the recipe.
These were very yummy, once I got the timing down. My first batch I overcooked. I found that 11 minutes was perfect for my oven. I will use this recipe many times to come. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
I made this bread a few days ago and I have been eating it nonstop. So delicious! Also, after reading your bio I am certain that you are my soul sister. My name is also Monique, I love to exercise, I am always looking for new healthy recipes to try, and also enjoy traveling around the world. 🙂 Thanks for sharing such a yummy recipe! I’m so happy to have stumbled across your page!
The directions never say anything about the 1/4 tsp of salt!
I don’t know what I did wrong but it didn’t seem to be cooked threw. It was gooey and seemed uncooked inside.
Such a lovely and easy recipe!Thank you!!
Thanks for this recipe. I tried it. it was great. Can I substitute whole wheat flour for the all purpose? What others tweaks would I have to make?
do you know the nutrition facts?
Great recipe and so moist! I think I also try it with some chopped walnuts next time
Made this for my Mom…. declicious!
Yum! I just made this with a few changes. Used stevia instead of sugar, used 3/4 cup of flour and 1/4 cup ground flax seed (would have used whole wheat flour but was out), and used 1 1/4 cups blueberries. Super moist and delicious. Can’t wait to see how much better it tastes in the morning. Thanks!
Any idea what nutritional info might be?
Hi! I’d like to try this recipe today but I dont have any bananas, any idea what i could replace them with? perhaps applesauce?
Thank you!
Would whole wheat flour for instead?
Great recipe! Of course all foodies must adapt…i dont like to use any sugar or sweeteners in my baking. I used 1 cup spelt flour, 1 cup oatmeal, same for baking powder, soda, salt, cinn, 4 small ripe bananas, 2 egg whites, 1 container of nonfat plain greek yogurt, and 1 cup blueberries. used muffin pans – made 15 muffins at 89 cals, under 1 gram fat, 17g carbs, 3g fiber, and 4 g protein per muffin! New to your blog and I love it!
Great recipe…came out great…you forgot to add the salt to the mixing directions though…I added it to the dry ingredients.
Do you think adding protein powder would change it up that much?
I’m not sure, I really don’t bake with protein powder that often. Maybe add a little more liquid?
Made this and loved it! Featured this recipe on my blog today!
http://fitfoodieblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/oatmeal-blueberry-banana-bread/
Another first time visitor-Made this last night but swapped out half the flour for vanilla ice cream flavored protein powder. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out (never tried baking with protein powder before…) but it was great! Will definitely be making again, and checking out your other recipes!
Hello, first time visitor to your blog. I wanted to thank you for such a wonderful recipe. Not only was this loaf delicious and easy it’s HEALTHY!! I will be making this again and again:) I did end up adding a tbs of coconut flakes and 1/2 tbs of honey and 1 tbsp crushed almonds as a topping. Looking forward to cooking through the rest of your blog with you and your other subscribers.
You are amazing! I loved your recipe.
You are amazing! I loved your recipe.
Monique – They turned out delicious!! Love this site, keep up the good work!
How do you think it would turn out subbing the blueberries for walnuts??
Hi Erin! I think it might work! Maybe add in a teaspoon of olive oil into the batter. Good luck, let me know how it turns out.
this was amazing! so moist and with the added sweet bonus of blueberries.
I just made this bread yesterday and it was phenomenal (I ate 3 slices yesterday)! I am not a baker, but thought that I’d give this a shot. So easy and so good. I brought it into work and people loved it. I’m thinking about making it into muffins next time or even testing out the cocunut banana bread you posted. Thanks for the great recipe.
Thanks Jen! It’s the best. I think you should try the dark chocolate raspberry oatmeal banana bread next; it’s my favorite! Feel free to substitute other berries and/or leave out chocolate chips if you’d like. I think you’ll love it.
Oh my goodness this looks delicious!! does it matter if you use whole eggs rather than egg whites?
Nope eggs should be fine. I would use only 1 though.
Made this for my family, and even the fussy boys liked it! Honestly the best banana bread I’ve had in forever, so delicious and moist 🙂 I look at your website every morning, such a good way to start the day. Thanks so much for your recipes!
Lauren,
I’m glad you enjoyed the banana bread. I’ve got a recipe coming soon that I think you’ll absolutely love! And, thank you for reading my blog… you’re so sweet!
Thanks for your help w/ this. For those that haven’t made these… simply put, I made into mini loaves for clients. I scarfed down one loaf, yes, true story. I split the second loaf for 2 clients. I had strawberries and thought “strawberries and bananas” (my personal flavor fav- I didn’t know there was already a recipe) moving on. I decided to make a second batch w/ the straw/ban. BUT didn’t TOUCH either loaf… had to give at least a full loaf to each client. Before I knew it, texts were coming in!!! Already in my recipe box! Thanks again M. great recipe.
Fabulous, so happy you enjoyed.
Can you make these in mini-loaves?
I made this last night and had a slice for breakfast this morning…AMAZING! Thank you – this one will definitely go in the recipe box.
I love banana bread, but I’ve never seen a version like this before. Will have to bookmark and try sometime!
Will this work as muffins too? I like the convenience of being able to just grab a muffin and go. This sounds great and I have everything except the blueberries.
Hi Vicki,
I’m sure these would be great as muffins, however I recommend not using muffin/cupcake liners and simply spraying the pan with cooking spray. Also try reducing the baking time and checking them around 18-20 minutes with a toothpick to see if they come out clean. Cupcakes/muffins generally take much less time than an entire loaf of bread.
Please let me know how they turn out!
Fixed! 3/4 cup Sonia. Thanks for the catch! 🙂
Ooops “this”
What is the quantity for the blueberries in his recipe?