Everyday I try to bake bread made of whole plantbased ingredients for my teenage son to eat as breakfast and to snack on the whole day. He can eat the entire thing in one day. It shocks me sometimes but when I remember the ingredients, they really are like two bowls of oatmeal topped with dried fruits and nuts with a sprinkling of chocolate chips. Then I would feel good that he is really just actually eating healthy breakfast in mega servings.
While this might be made of healthy ingredients, for those of us who are watching our weight, we have to be mindful as they are still high in calories. Eat in moderation. Fresh fruits and vegetables are still best.
Banana Oat Trail Mix Bread
Preheat oven at 350F
In a blender:
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (blend until it turns into flour)
In a bowl, mix:
- blended oats (above)
- 1/4 cup old cup fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour (optional, can be substituted with oat flour)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional, but healthier)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
In a blender (no need to wash after blending flour), blend:
- 4 pcs medjool date (if dates are hard, soften in microwave for 20 seconds)
- 1/4c plus 2 tbsps water
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (for flavoring but can be omitted or substituted with nut butter)
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 tbsp nut butter
In a smaller bowl, mash:
- 3 ripe bananas
Add Ins:
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 chocolate chips
- 1/4 coconut shreds
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- or substitute above with 1 cup trail mix
Mix wet with dry ingredients, then mashed bananas and add ins. Transfer to loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Garnish with a sprinkling of trail mix and oats. Bake at 350F (preheated) for 55 minutes. Wait 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!