Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread

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This Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread is the kind of recipe that feels like a little win for your day. It’s packed with good-for-you ingredients like ripe bananas, hearty oats, and just the right touch of cocoa to make it feel indulgent. The dark chocolate drizzle and crunchy nuts on top? Those are the bonuses that make each slice a small celebration. It’s easy to whip up, satisfying to eat, and perfect whether you’re fueling your morning or sneaking a sweet treat in the afternoon.

Ingredients:

Name	Metric	US
Quick-Cooking Oatmeal	120 gr	1 cup	This recipe is designed for quick-cooking oatmeal, but I used rolled oats for a chunkier texture.
Salt	2 gr	1/4 teaspoon
Milk	250 ml	1 cup
Banana, ripe	2	2
Eggs, room temperature	2	2
Cocoa Powder	25 gr	4 tablespoons
Baking Powder	6 gr	1 teaspoon
Walnuts	40 gr	1/4 cup
Dark Chocolate	70 gr	1/3 cup	70 grams of dark chocolate is approximately 1/3 cup when chopped. This can vary slightly depending on how finely the chocolate is chopped.

Optional Ingredients :

	6 gr / 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
	80 gr / ⅓ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip

Equipment:

	Loaf pan 8.5in x 4.5 inch / 21.5cm x 11.5cm

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a bowl, combine the oatmeal and salt, then pour in the hot milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.
Meanwhile, mash the bananas in a separate bowl. Add the eggs and beat the mixture with a fork for about 5 minutes until combined.
Stir the banana-egg mixture into the softened oatmeal.
Sift the cocoa powder and baking powder into the batter and mix until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the chopped nuts on top.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the banana bread to cool completely. Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it over the top of the bread.
Slice and enjoy your delicious Banana Bread from Oatmeal!