Oatmeal Banana Bread

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Toast Oats

Spread old-fashioned rolled oats on a half sheet pan and toast in the oven for about 15 minutes until lightly toasted.

3. Grind Toasted Oats

Transfer toasted oats to a food processor and grind for about 3 minutes, until they reach the consistency of whole wheat flour.

4. Cream Butter and Sugar

In a stand mixer, cream together room-temperature unsalted butter and sugar on medium speed for about 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.

5. Add Eggs and Flavorings

Reduce the mixer speed to low and add two large eggs one at a time. Follow with ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and mashed ripe bananas.

6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

Gently fold in the oat-flour mixture into your wet ingredients on a low speed until just combined.

7. Bake the Bread

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool and Serve

Let the oatmeal banana bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack to finish cooling.