Apple & Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Loaf

Here’s a healthy, moist, and naturally sweet Apple & Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Loaf—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or on-the-go.

Apple & Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Loaf

Ingredients (1 loaf)

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1 medium apple, peeled and grated (or finely chopped)

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (or yogurt for extra moisture)

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:

   • 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

3. Mix wet ingredients:

   • In another bowl, mash bananas, then stir in grated apple, applesauce, honey, oil, and vanilla.

4. Combine:

   • Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined (do not overmix).

   • Fold in nuts or raisins if using.

5. Bake:

   • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

   • Bake 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & serve:

   • Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

   • Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

• Extra moist: Add ¼ cup milk or yogurt.

• Gluten-free: Use gluten-free oats and a GF flour blend.

• Spices: Add nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.

• Topping: Sprinkle oats, cinnamon, or nuts on top before baking.

If you want, I can also give a single-bowl, no-mixer version that’s super quick in the morning with minimal cleanup.