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Loaf of chocolate banana bread sliced on an oval plate next to white plates.
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5 from 23 votes

Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Bread

Moist Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Bread with rolled oats, maple syrup, extra cinnamon, ripe mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Jenn Davis

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 100 grams old fashioned whole oats
  • 189 grams all purpose flour
  • 64 grams whole wheat flour
  • 110 grams light brown sugar
  • 21 grams dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 341 grams mashed bananas over ripened *about 3 bananas
  • 60 grams whole milk room temperature
  • 85 grams maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 112 grams vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 85 grams semi sweet chocolate chips

Topping

Metric - US

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃) and spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with baking spray. Line a piece of overhanging parchment paper across the long side of the pan.
  • Whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, sifted cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a medium bowl.
    100 grams old fashioned whole oats, 189 grams all purpose flour, 64 grams whole wheat flour, 110 grams light brown sugar, 21 grams dutch processed cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • In a separate bowl hand whisk the together mashed bananas, milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vegetable oil until blended.
    60 grams whole milk, 341 grams mashed bananas, 85 grams maple syrup, 2 large eggs, 112 grams vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and fold together with a rubber spatula until no flour streaks remain. Gently fold in the chocolate chips to distribute.
    85 grams semi sweet chocolate chips
  • Transfer the batter into the parchment paper lined loaf pan and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle more oats and chocolate chips across the top.
    old fashioned whole oats, semi sweet chocolate chips
  • Place pan on the center of the middle rack in the oven and bake for 65-70 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Set pan on a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Lift up on the overhanging parchment paper and remove the loaf from the pan.
  • Place the chocolate banana bread on a cutting board and slice to serve.

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