Cranberry Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats, ground into oat flour
• 3 large bananas
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Using a food processor, blender, or nutri-bullet, grind 3 cups of steel-cut oats into fine oat flour.
3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork, then whisk in all the wet ingredients.
4. In a separate bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix to combine evenly.
5. Combine everything into a wet batter and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
6. Bake in a buttered loaf pan for 50–55 minutes. Test with a dry toothpick.

This recipe was inspired by one I found online at Hungry Hobby.

When I baked this bread, I was hoping for rustic, healthy bread. Quickbreads are great at showcasing ingredients like nuts and berries, fruits, vegetables, and rustic grains. This turned out a little heavy, and super delicious. It really hits the spot — very filling, high-fiber, and nutrient-rich without gluten. Give this a try.