{"id":1935,"date":"2022-12-07T23:44:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T21:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colorfulmango.com\/staging\/6358\/?p=1935"},"modified":"2025-01-05T16:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T14:23:30","slug":"christmas-banana-oat-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colorfulmango.com\/staging\/6358\/christmas-banana-oat-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Banana Oat Bread (vegan)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Are you tired of gingerbread<\/strong> as a Christmas dessert? Or the same breakfast every morning? Christmas banana oat bread saves the day. This bread recipe is really easy to make, with only 5 main ingredients<\/strong> and prep time is less than 10 minutes<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>

Healthy banana oatmeal bread is perfect as a gift for your loved ones<\/strong>.<\/p>

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What is banana oat bread?<\/h2>

Banana oat bread is the healthier version of quick bread<\/strong> because there is no processed sugar or wheat flour. Banana oatmeal bread is made of oats<\/strong> instead of flour. Christmas version that includes gingerbread spice can be easily made for a dessert or breakfast in December.<\/p>

How to make banana oat bread?<\/h2>

You need a mashed banana, oats, gingerbread spice, sunflower seeds, carob syrup<\/strong>, or blackstrap molasses to make it moister and give the extra Christmas taste. Mix all the dry and wet ingredients together, pour into a loaf pan, and bake<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>

Making banana oat bread takes a maximum of 45 minutes<\/strong>. The preparation takes no more than 10 minutes and the rest includes baking.<\/p>

No baking powder or flour mixture is needed.<\/p>

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Can you put oats in banana bread?<\/h2>

Yes, you can and it even reduces the baking time<\/strong>. This Christmas banana oat bread is made with oats instead of flour.\u00a0<\/p>

Can you bake raw oats?<\/h2>

Yes, you can bake raw oats<\/strong>. Just mix it with other ingredients and bake.<\/p>

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When to eat Christmas banana bread?<\/h2>

As the name betrays, it’s a perfect dessert<\/strong> for Christmas or I even like to eat it for breakfast<\/strong>. However, you can eat it anytime you want, as a snack and even in summer.<\/p>

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Ingredients<\/h2>

Oats:<\/strong> I used quick oats but rolled oats should work as well. The smaller the oats the more bread-like it becomes. Use gluten-free oats if needed.<\/p>

Banana:<\/strong> Make sure to use a ripe banana. The riper the sweeter the bread. Don’t be afraid of the fructose inside a fruit. Fruit is the most important food group to prevent chronic illnesses<\/a>. A ripe banana is like an egg substitute that holds the dough together.<\/p>

Gingerbread spice mix:<\/strong> If you don’t have a mix, do it yourself. 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp allspice, \u00bd tsp ground clove. Use 1 tsp of the mix.<\/p>

Carob syrup:<\/strong> Can be left out but I used it to add sweetness and tanginess. Blackstrap molasses or dark molasses can be used instead.<\/p>

Sunflower seeds: <\/strong>Adds an extra crunch. Can be left out.<\/p>

Cocoa hazelnut butter: <\/strong>I always use healthy “Nutella” that consists of hazelnuts, dates, and cocoa. Peanut butter or any other nut butter works but for me, hazelnut taste is the best with gingerbread spice.<\/p>

Shredded coconut:<\/strong> For sprinkling to make it more like a Christmas dessert.<\/p>

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Step by Step instructions<\/h2>

Step 1.<\/strong> Smash bananas and add gingerbread spice mix, carob syrup, sunflower seeds, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix.<\/p>

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Step 2.<\/strong> Add oats and mix until smooth. Add a bit more oats if the dough is too liquid.<\/p>

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Step 3.<\/strong> Pour into a loaf pan and bake at 356\u00b0F (180\u00b0C) for about 20-30min.<\/p>

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Step 4.<\/strong> Stir with cocoa hazelnut butter or any other. If it’s too thick, mix it with a few tbsp of almond milk or any other milk.<\/p>

– Sprinkle with shredded coconut to make it more Christmassy.<\/p>

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Optional add-ins<\/h2>

– Sesame seeds:<\/strong> To use as a good source of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants<\/a>.<\/p>

– Pumpkin seeds:<\/strong> To use as a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals<\/a>.<\/p>

– Chopped walnuts:<\/strong> To add more crunchiness.<\/p>

– Chocolate chips:<\/strong> For all the chocolate lovers.<\/p>

– Maple syrup\/coconut sugar\/ brown sugar:<\/strong> If you prefer a sweeter bread.<\/p>

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MORE CHRISTMAS RECIPES:<\/strong><\/h2>