Healthy Oat Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Make sure there are no large chunks in order to achieve a velvety texture.

Add the honey or maple syrup, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until combined.

In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture. Stir until just combined. If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.