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Sugar-Free Oat Banana Bread (No White Flour)

By the Healthy Plate team

Oat Banana Bread

Banana bread is a coffee-time favourite, but the usual version packs a cup of sugar, white flour and butter. Ours uses ground oats and relies on ripe banana and dates for sweetness.

The result is a soft loaf that fills the house with aroma — breakfast or dessert.

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The healthy swaps

  • Ground oats instead of white flour = more fibre
  • Banana and dates instead of sugar
  • Greek yogurt in place of half the butter

Oat Banana Bread

15 minPrep
40 minBake
10Slices
160kcal each

Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 2 cups ground oats
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 5 dates, mashed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Cinnamon and vanilla
  • Handful of chopped walnuts

Method

  1. Blend the oats into flour.
  2. Mash banana and dates; mix in eggs and yogurt.
  3. Fold in oats, baking powder, cinnamon and walnuts.
  4. Pour into a lined tin and bake 40 minutes at 175°C.
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Tip

Let it cool completely before slicing — the oats firm up as it cools.

Smart slicing and storing

Slice and freeze with baking paper between slices. Toast one each morning — breakfast in two minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use ready oat flour?

Yes, or blitz rolled oats until fine.

How do I know it's done?

A skewer in the middle should come out clean.

Can I add chocolate?

A small handful of 70% dark chocolate is plenty.

⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.