Healthy Morning Glory Quick Bread
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4.2
Healthy Morning Glory Quick Bread
Description
Healthy Morning Glory Quick Bread combines rolled oats transformed into oat flour with ripe mashed bananas and a mix of grated carrot and apple to create a moist, flavorful loaf. The recipe incorporates warming cinnamon and uses avocado oil and pure maple syrup as natural fats and sweeteners. The addition of optional shredded coconut, raisins, and chopped pecans adds texture and bursts of flavor throughout the bread. Baking at 350°F in a lined loaf pan results in a quick bread with a dense yet tender crumb, suitable for slicing and serving as a nutritious breakfast or snack.
The oats provide a hearty base that is further enriched by the bananas and fruits, delivering moisture and subtle sweetness. The use of baking powder ensures the bread rises to an appealing height and texture. Variations in flour choice, such as gluten-free all-purpose flour, are possible as adaptations. The combination of fruits and nuts lends a layered taste and pleasant chew.
This loaf works well sliced and toasted, served plain or with spreads, making it versatile for morning or anytime eating. It pairs naturally with butter, nut butters, or yogurt for added protein.
You can substitute the bananas with unsweetened applesauce plus additional avocado oil and maple syrup to retain moisture and sweetness.Wrap and store the loaf at room temperature for up to two days; afterward, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 banana 1 cup mashed, ripe
- 2 large egg
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup carrot about 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 cup apple about 1 large apple, grated
- 1/2 cup coconut optional, unsweetened, shredded
- ½ cup pecans chopped, or walnuts
- 2/3 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper. If you don't have parchment paper on hand, spray the bread pan with cooking spray.
- Transfer the oats to a high-powered blender and blend for 30 seconds on high speed, or until a flour forms.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until they are creamy.
- Add in the eggs, avocado oil, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract and cider vinegar and whisk until all of the wet ingredients are combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the oat flour, baking powder, sea salt and ground cinnamon (dry ingredients).
- Add the flour mixture to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix well until a thick muffin batter forms.
- Stir in the grated carrots and grated apple, followed by the shredded coconut, raisins, and pecans. Mix everything together so that all the goodies are well-distributed throughout the muffin batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it into an even layer. If you’d like, sprinkle the top of the batter with more chopped pecans.
- Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil from the pan and bake for another 20 to 35 minutes, or until the bread tests clean and is golden brown on top.
- Baked goods are fully cooked once they have reached an internal temperature of 190 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a digital thermometer into the center of the bread and wait until the numbers stop moving to get an accurate read. Based on the temperature, bake longer if necessary.
Notes
- You can substitute ripe bananas with unsweetened applesauce combined with extra avocado oil and maple syrup to maintain moisture and sweetness.
- Wrap the loaf pan in plastic and store at room temperature for up to 2 days for best freshness.
- After 2 days, store leftover bread in an airtight container or zip-lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze the bread in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months to keep it fresh longer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Slice (of 10) | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.2
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