Banana Oatmeal Bread

Published March 7, 2015

I really enjoy a nice loaf of banana bread. It can be a fast and easy breakfast, a portable snack when I am running around all day, or even topped with fruit and ice cream for dessert. This recipe has the added bonus of oatmeal, which gives the bread a great texture and some extra fiber. I usually make a double batch and freeze one for later.

Banana Oatmeal Bread

½ c. butter, softened
¾ c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas
1 t. vanilla extract
1½ c. flour
½ t. baking soda
½ t. salt
½ c. oats, regular or quick cooking
½ c. chopped nuts, optional

Preheat oven to 350-degrees and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time until well mixed. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to banana mixture. Beat well and stir in oats and nuts. Place batter in prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, test for doneness with a toothpick. Cool 10 minutes and remove to cooling rack. Makes 1 loaf.

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