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    Home » Recipes » Banana Breads and Muffins

    Published: Feb 21, 2021 Modified: Apr 15, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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    Oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread is a combination of flavors and textures that just work great together. Soft, moist banana bread, studded with chocolate and packed with fibrous oats.

    aerial view of an angled loaf of oatmeal choc chip banana bread on a wire rack

    Adding oats into the batter puts a fun spin on chocolate chip banana bread. With every bite of this banana oat chocolate chip bread, you'll get the flavorful combination you'd expect and a little chewy goodness so you won't be able to tell if this is breakfast, a dessert, or just a snack.

    Truth be told, this chocolate chip banana bread with oats is great any time of the day (or year for that matter)! It's comforting, homey and so gosh darn delicious you can't help but daydream of taking your first bite as it bakes in the oven filling your home with that wonderful banana bread aroma!

    For more banana bread recipes, be sure to check out my Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, Pistachio Banana Bread, Banana Cornbread, and Trail Mix Banana Muffins.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. Simplicity at its finest. Made with just a few simple ingredients and without dirtying every dish in the house, it's as easy to make as you can imagine.
    2. Quick prep. It's so fast to throw together that the batter can be ready in the same time it takes for the oven to preheat.
    3. It's always popular. Banana bread doesn't need a time of the year to make an entrance at your house. It's evergreen and always well-received.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    labeled ingredients needed to make oatmeal chocolate chip bread

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ripe bananas- You will need some ripe spotted bananas to make this banana bread well flavored and sweeter.

    Vegetable oil- Adding in vegetable oil will give the bread the necessary fats needed to stay moist.

    Baking soda- Use baking soda as a leaving agent to help the bread puff up nicely as it bakes.

    Salt- This is a natural flavor enhancer and will make the bread taste delicious!

    Vanilla extract- You will need some vanilla extract to help with the flavor enhancement.

    Egg- Use an egg to help bind the bread together so it doesn't turn out too crumbly.

    Sugar- You will need granulated sugar to make this bread nice and sweet.

    All-purpose flour- This is the structural base of the recipe.

    Chocolate chips- To make this banana bread even more indulgent, add in some semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.

    Oats- You'll want to use some old fashioned oats in this bread for added texture and flavor.

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • 8x4 Bread Loaf Pan

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x4 bread pan, setting it aside.

    ripe bananas in a mixing bowl

    Add your peeled ripe bananas to a large mixing bowl.

    mashed bananas in a mixing bowl

    Mash the bananas until no large chunks remain.

    mashed bananas with oil salt and baking soda in a mixing bowl

    Add in the vegetable oil, baking soda, and salt.

    mashed banana mixture in a mixing bowl

    Mix well to combine.

    sugar vanilla and egg added to mashed banana mixture in a mixing bowl

    Add in the vanilla, egg, and sugar.

    wet mashed banana mixture in a mixing bowl

    Whisk again until smooth.

    flour added to wet banana mixture in a mixing bowl

    Add the flour to the wet banana mixture.

    banana bread batter in a mixing bowl

    Mix just until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.

    chocolate chips and oats added to banana bread batter in a mixing bowl

    Add in the chocolate chips and oats.

    chocolate chip oat banana bread batter in a mixing bowl

    Fold them into the batter until well distributed.

    oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread in a loaf pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

    baked oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread in a loaf pan

    Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.

    Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

    I recommend letting the loaf rest for 1 hour before slicing. This will give the chocolate a chance to set so that it isn't too messy.

    Serve and enjoy.

    sliced oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread on a wire rack with scattered schocolate chips and oats around it

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Making this chocolate oat banana bread is easy and simple, as it should be! That said you can still add in a few fun twists to make it more unique.

    Swap out the chocolate chips for semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or even dark and you have a new combination of flavors. While I don't recommend using a harder oat like Steel, using a softer one would work if you're looking for oats without the texture.

    You can also make this bread sweeter by adding in more sugar but with the range of flavors already in this bread recipe, adding in ½ cup of brown sugar would work great for a little more depth of flavor with the sweetness.

    💭 FAQs

    What kind of oil can I use in banana bread?

    You can use vegetable oil, canola oil, butter, or even coconut oil depending on what you are looking for. Each will add a little fat into the bread and makes it moister but butter can help to make the flavor a little richer, whereas coconut oil makes it a bit healthier and adds a coconut flavor.

    How long is oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread good for?

    If you keep this moist oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread well stored at room temperature in an airtight container, then you can expect it to last about 3-5 days and still taste great.

    Can I use quick oats in oatmeal banana bread?

    You should be able to use quick oats in this banana bread recipe just fine but note that due to the extra processing on the quicker oats the oaty texture may be practically nonexistent.

    aerial view of oatmeal choc chip banana bread on a wire rack

    More great banana recipes to try

    • One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
    • Banana Pound Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze
    • Mango Banana Bread
    • Red Velvet Banana Bread

    📖 Recipe

    close up view of oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread in a wire rack with scattered chocolate chips around it
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    4.86 from 7 votes

    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    A moist and sweet banana bread packed with chocolate and oats for added texture and goodness. Every bite is bursting with flavor and fiber.
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Cool Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 10 slices
    Calories: 351kcal
    Cost Recipe $2.37 / Serving $0.24
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    Equipment

    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • 8x4 Bread Loaf Pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups Mashed bananas (about 2-3 ripe) ($0.75)
    • ⅓ cup Vegetable oil ($0.18)
    • 1 teaspoon Baking soda ($0.01)
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt ($0.02)
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract ($0.02)
    • 1 large Egg ($0.08)
    • ½ cup Granulated sugar ($0.11)
    • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour ($0.12)
    • 1 cup Chocolate chips ($0.99)
    • ½ cup Old fashioned oats ($0.09)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x4 bread pan, setting it aside.
    • Add your peeled ripe bananas to a large mixing bowl.
    • Mash the bananas until no large chunks remain.
    • Add in the vegetable oil, baking soda, and salt.
    • Mix well to combine.
    • Add in the vanilla, egg, and sugar.
    • Whisk again until smooth.
    • Add the flour to the wet banana mixture.
    • Mix just until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
    • Add in the chocolate chips and oats.
    • Fold them into the batter until well distributed.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
    • Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
    • I recommend letting the loaf rest for 1 hour before slicing. This will give the chocolate a chance to set so that it isn't too messy.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    Making this chocolate oat banana bread is easy and simple, as it should be! That said you can still add in a few fun twists to make it more unique.
    Swap out the chocolate chips for semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or even dark and you have a new combination of flavors. While I don't recommend using a harder oat like Steel, using a softer one would work if you're looking for oats without the texture.
    You can also make this bread sweeter by adding in more sugar but with the range of flavors already in this bread recipe, adding in ½ cup of brown sugar would work great for a little more depth of flavor with the sweetness.
    You should be able to use quick oats in this banana bread recipe just fine but note that due to the extra processing on the quicker oats the oaty texture may be practically nonexistent.

    Storage

    If you keep this moist oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread well stored at room temperature in an airtight container then you can expect it to last about 3-5 days and still taste great.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.9g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 14.6g | Saturated Fat: 5.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 18.6mg | Sodium: 191.9mg | Potassium: 253.6mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 11.5mg | Iron: 1.3mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course brunch, Snack
    Cuisine American
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