How to Make Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting about the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the house, especially on a chilly morning. And when that bread is a moist, flavorful loaf of Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread, it's even better. This recipe is a wonderful way to use up ripe bananas and enjoy a hearty, nourishing breakfast or snack.

Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread is a delicious twist on traditional banana bread. The addition of oats gives it a satisfying texture and adds a subtle nuttiness to each s...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup quick cooking oats
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Cream together shortening and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in banana and vanilla.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 130mg