I've lost count of how many times we’ve made this banana loaf since all this started (ie quarantine). It's so good, simple, low sugar, and completely good for you. Let me know if you make it and tag @lazynutritionist on Instagram. Inspired by Weelicious.

INGREDIENTS:

Olive, coconut, or avocado oil cooking spray
2-3 ripe bananas (dependent on size)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup of milk or milk alternative (unsweetened)
1/2 cup old fashioned oats (not instant)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar (okay to use white)
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 cup whole wheat flour or GF flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp seeds or finely crushed nuts - I used a combination of chia/hemp seeds and coconut
1/4 cup semi-sweet (or darker) mini chocolate chips
Ground cinnamon, to taste

1) Preheat oven to 350F and coat loaf pan with cooking spray.

2) Place the bananas, eggs, milk, oats, vanilla, sugar, and butter in a blender for ~1 minute. I like it to have some oat pieces remaining. Another options: just blend by hand! I personally like it chunkier.

3) In a separate bowl, blend the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4) Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir to combine.

5) Add nuts/seeds and chocolate.

6) Pour the batter into the loaf pan.

7) Sprinkle cinnamon to taste over the top.

8) Bake for 50-60 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.

Serve as part of breakfast with a smoothie (this has been a staple!), as a treat after lunch, or an afternoon snack with a decaf.

HEALTH BONUSES:

Oats, bananas, seeds, and nuts are all amazing sources of fiber and prebiotics. Prebiotics feed healthy bacteria and therefore are key to a healthy gut.
Cinnamon and dark chocolate (>70%) are loaded with antioxidants.