Moist Banana Oat Bread

Ingredients

• Ripe bananas (3, medium-sized)
• Rolled oats (1 cup)
• All-purpose flour (1 cup)
• Chopped walnuts (1/2 cup)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Vegetable oil (1/3 cup)
• Honey (1/3 cup)
• Eggs (2, large)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, leaving a few small lumps for texture.
3. Add the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, honey, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the banana mixture and fold gently until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy it plain or with a spread of butter, cream cheese, or nut butter!