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Close-up of two moist slices of healthy banana bread with oats and rich dark chocolate chunks on a ceramic plate.

Healthy Banana Bread with Oats (Flourless & Sugar-Free!)

This simple and wholesome recipe offers a delicious, flourless, and sugar-free banana bread made with oats, naturally sweetened by ripe bananas and a touch of maple syrup. It's an ideal choice for a healthy breakfast or a guilt-free snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 212
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats gluten free, if needed
  • 4 large bananas approximately 1 1/2 cups
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons maple syrup can use honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • high-speed blender or food processor
  • skewer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until a smooth batter forms, then fold in the chocolate chips if desired.
  3. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out mostly clean.
  4. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For the sweetest and most flavorful bread, ensure your bananas are very ripe with plenty of brown spots. This banana bread stores well at room temperature for a few days or can be frozen in individual slices for convenient grab-and-go options.