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Vegan Banana Oat Bread {Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Banana Bread}

September 11, 2014 by Ceara 155 Comments

Breakfast is my most adored meal of the day. And I am always trying to find new ways to incorporate my two of my favorites – bananas and oats – into my breakfast routine. Make-ahead healthy breakfast cakes are the perfect breakfast option if you are like me and never seem to have enough time during those busy weekday mornings to get everything done. As in you are trying to squeeze in either a morning yoga sesh and/or a run before your day starts in the ‘real world’ and you certainly do not have time to squeeze a relaxing breakfast in as well.

Vegan Banana Oat Bread

Banana and oats are always a go for me – and even more a win if they are used together. Mashed up banana in my morning bowl of cozy oats? Yes. Banana and Oats in my smoothies? Yes. 5 whole Bananas and 1 and a half heaping cups of Oats in my morning Vegan Banana Oat Bread? Yes, please!! 🙂

Vegan Banana Oat Bread

This Vegan Banana Oat Bread is soft, springy, hearty and full of simple-good-for-you ingredients like banana and oats. I managed to mash up 5 super ripe and naturally sweet bananas into the healthy + Vegan Banana Oat Bread. It is topped off with hints of cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla, flax and coconut oil. 

Vegan Banana Oat Bread

In a couple of weeks I will be back at school, beginning the last and final year of my Master’s while getting ready to write my thesis with a full line up of courses as well. In short, easy and healthy breakfasts like this Banana Oat Breakfast Cake are going to be a must in my breakfast repertoire – especially if I want to have some time for myself in the morning to work out before the day starts. Not that this cake should be limited to breakfast, it also makes a perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up between classes, work and studying. Slather on some nut butter and I am in banana bread heaven. Morning and afternoon banana bread comfort food #forthewin.

Vegan Banana Oat Bread

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4.9 from 33 reviews
Banana & Oat Breakfast Cake
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
40 mins
Total time
55 mins
 
This Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Banana Bread is soft, springy, hearty and full of good-for-you ingredients like banana and oats. I managed to mash up 5 super ripe and naturally sweet bananas into the healthy, vegan, comforting breakfast cake. It is topped off with hints of cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla, flax and coconut oil.
Author: Ceara
Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serves: 9
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp flax seed, ground (+ 3 tbsp water)
  • 5 medium sized bananas, mashed (1¾ cup mashed bananas)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ⅓ cup cane sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
Dry Ingredients
  • 1½ cup quick cooking or small flakes oats
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup white whole wheat or spelt flour
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 360F or 180C. Lightly oil a standard square baking or loaf pan with coconut oil or non-stick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together flax seed and water. Set aside to thicken while mixing together other ingredients. This is your flax 'egg'.
  3. In a large size bowl, mash bananas. Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cane sugar, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, sea salt and baking powder to the banana mixture.
  4. Give the thickened flax egg an extra stir if it is not fully combined with water. Add to the wet ingredients. Whisk together with a hand or electric mixture until the ingredients are well combined.
  5. Add the quick cooking oats to the wet ingredients. Stir together. Add flour and baking soda to the banana bread batter. Combine the baking soda and flour together on top of the banana bread batter before folding it into the batter. With a spatula, fold the flour and baking soda into the banana bread batter until fully combined. Leave to thicken for a minute before adding it to the loaf pan.
  6. Add banana bread batter into the oiled loaf pan. Smooth out the top of the batter with the back of a cold spoon.
  7. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clear.
  8. Leave to cool down in pan & voila your Banana & Oat Breakfast cake is ready to be devoured and enjoyed!
Notes
Feel free to substitute white vinegar for the apple cider vinegar as well as light brown sugar for the cane sugar. This Banana Bread tastes even better and banana-y the next day after the flavors have been left to fully develop in the baked banana bead. This banana bread keeps for up to 5 days in a sealed container and also freezes well for up to a month (if it lasts that long!).
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 9 Calories: 215 Fat: 7g Saturated fat: 5g Unsaturated fat: 1g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 38g Sugar: 19g Sodium: 204mg Fiber: 3g Protein: 2g Cholesterol: 0mg
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 If you do try this Healthy Vegan Banana Oat Breakfast Cake, I love hearing about it and seeing your awesome #CearasKitchen creations. Share your photos with me on Instagram @CearasKitchen (and remember to tag #CearasKitchen so I don’t miss it!) or share it on my Ceara’s Kitchen Facebook page. 

Filed Under: All Recipes, Banana Bread, Breakfast, Cake, Desserts, Fall, Oats, Snacks, Sweet Eats, Winter Tagged With: banana, bread, oatmeal, Vegan

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  9. H.S. says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:56 am

    One of my favorite recipes ever. Hands down. I must have made it a hundred times by now. I omit cane/coconut sugar entirely and only use maple syrup. I’ve kept wondering whether it’s ok to omit oil as I’ve been trying to lower my oil intake… accidentally forgot to add it yesterday and the bread is still delicious… it’s a little more dense within the oil but I think it totally works if you’re trying to go oil-free.

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  10. Robin says

    April 21, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    I make this all the time. It’s my go to for banana bread because, unlike most other recipes, it uses a lot of bananas. We are not vegan so I always use an egg and butter. I also always add a little cardamom and mini chocolate chips. The bread disappears in a matter of minutes. Thanks for the great, and infinitely rideable recipe. I think I’m going to try making it with brown butter next time.

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  11. Chrissy says

    January 16, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    This has become a regular at our house! A great way to use up extra bananas and so simple and healthy! I make a few substitutions due to some food allergies and preferences. I use an all purpose gluten free flour mixture, olive oil (sometimes canola), and omit the cane sugar. It’s a wonderfully versatile recepi and holds up great to substitutions 🙂
    Thank you for posting it!

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  12. Denise says

    October 15, 2018 at 12:35 am

    I’be made this bread so many times, sometimes twice a week, always delicious. I never use the oil and replace it with more bananas. Thank you for such a wholesome recipe.

    Reply
  13. Gk says

    August 31, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    Can I use olive oil instead of coconut oil.?

    Reply
    • Ceara says

      September 16, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      I think the olive oil would have too strong of a flavour compared to coconut oil in this recipe.

      Reply
  14. Priscilla Thibault says

    August 4, 2018 at 1:13 am

    I reviewed this quite a while ago and it is still my favorite recipe for banana bread/cake . Just made six loaves of it for my daughter’s wedding reception, and had to make a seventh because my family wanted some now, after having to smell the delicious loaves and not being able to taste them! The wedding reception is vegetarian with a lot of vegan options. I was able to pick up a bunch of very ripe bananas at the grocery store, marked down and labeled “rescued bananas” so I got bananas that were just right and at a discount too. Thanks for perfecting and posting this great recipe.

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  15. Kerreena says

    July 11, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    I love it when people actually make the recipe then give it a star or comment. I have made this a couple times. Thank you . We love this recipe.

    Reply
  16. Sarah says

    July 9, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    This is currently in the oven and it smells soo good! I’m wondering is the 215 calories the number of calories per serving or for the entire thing? Thanks, Ceara!

    Reply
  17. Jaleesia says

    March 31, 2018 at 11:45 am

    I am glad that it actually taste good and with simple steps and ingredients. I did have to bake it 30 minutes longer but I will make this again.

    Reply
  18. Maria says

    August 31, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    Made a few substitutions: honey for maple syrup and peanut butter for the coconut oil. I also omitted the cane sugar. It baked up perfectly and is totally delicious!

    Reply
  19. Alaia says

    March 14, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    Holy Moly! This is sooo tasty and moist! Also, kid approved! I followed your option to substitute sugar for the brown sugar…wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for a yummy breakfast!

    Reply
  20. Amanda Roberts says

    January 23, 2017 at 1:39 am

    I subbed applesauce for oil, and used only 3 tbsp of it! I also omitted the sugar as the bananas and maple syrup are sweet enough. I also added shredded carrots and you could use chopped nuts as well. Next time I may not even use maple syrup as my bananas are so perfectly sweet. This stuff is so fluffy and delicious! This was my first banana bread as a vegan and I seriously cannot tell a difference.

    Reply
    • Ceara says

      January 23, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      Love the addition of shredded carrots and nuts! So happy you loved the cake! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Desi says

    January 17, 2017 at 11:49 am

    Hi! This sounds delightful. I was wondering what the ACV was for? I know sometimes in vegan recipes it is called for but I’m curious as to what it does? Is it to help the bread rise?

    Thanks in advanced,
    Desi

    Reply
    • Ceara says

      January 23, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      Yes, the apple cider vinegar helps the bread rise. It’s often used in vegan recipes to help bread rise (since it’s not made with eggs).

      Reply
  22. Xoiiku says

    December 29, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    I just finished my 5th or so rendition of this recipe, and after the first test batch, I make at least double batches because it goes quickly. Even though I am the only vegan here, exactly none of the non-vegans have offered any hesitation in devouring them. I thought I’d share some of the substitutions I’ve made which seem to have turned out decently enough. I’ve just recently begun baking, so everything is just an experiment to me and I don’t know what might also work for others.

    In terms of the bananas, I’ve used various degrees of ripeness with success, some just require more mashin with my trusty bamboo spoon. I’ve also substituted finely chopped/minced apples 1:1 for the bananas. The first time I tried it, I peeled them first even though I used organic apples, because it was recommended by a friend. The next time I just left the peels on the apples and nobody seemed to notice. Less waste (even though I compost all my scraps), more nutrients. I’ve made half banana and half apple bread, as well as all apples. For my latest batch I substituted pumpkin puree (and added nutmeg and walnuts) for the mashed bananas, maybe a bit over 1:1? Basically figuring close enough to 1 3/4ths cup in a 15oz can.

    In terms of the sweeteners, I didn’t have maple syrup for most my batches, so I substituted 1/4 cup of maple syrup with 1/4 cup of sugar (evaporated cane juice crystals). I’ve been steadily reducing the amount of sweeteners so I also reduced 1/3 cup sugar to 1/4 cup. This makes 1/2 cup sugar total per batch. I think I could further reduce the sugar a bit, though I don’t have a good sense of the difference in sweetness between different kinds of sweeteners or differences in the inherent sweetness of bananas, apples, pumpkin and whatever else I might try.

    I think the next experiment will be substituting sweet potatoes or zucchini in place of the bananas. Anyway, thanks for the recipe it’s helped with my adventure in baking and my efforts at vegan advocacy by deliciousness.

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  23. Brigitte says

    September 21, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    This is the Best vegan banana bread I have made in a while …I only used 2 ripe bananas and I added 1/2 cup roasted chopped almonds ,
    More cinnamon and fresh grated nutmeg . I only put 1/3 cup pure maple syrup no sugar at all !!! I added 70% orange chocolate bar chopped up about 2 ounces ..baked it for 35 minutes it was sublime ….the best in a long time …no sugar added but the maple syrup and chopped up chocolate it was from Aldi …

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  24. Connie Murphy says

    August 25, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    After making my “expecting” daughter taste this banana bread, she asked me to make her a loaf. She even went to the store and bought all of the ingredients. Im getting ready to take it to her now. My kitchen smells soo good. This was also a big hit at work. Thank you for the healthy recipe.

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    • Ceara says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Yay!! So glad your daughter and colleagues enjoyed the banana bread!! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Amy Kelly says

    August 16, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    Yummy recipe! I made a few tweaks as well. I used only 3 tablespoons of coconut oil and substituted the sugar for equal parts semisweet mini chocolate chips (only 9 grams of sugar). I used old fashioned oats as that ishe all I ever have on hand.

    I might even cut down a little more oil next time, it was still very dense. I used very ripe bananas, so the bread was still plenty sweet.

    Will make again! Soon!

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  26. Laura says

    June 24, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Ok so I never really comment on recipes but I just had to say thank you so much for this one!! I had to give up gluten, dairy, soy, and eggs recently and I was struggling at breakfast time. I have made this recipe three times now and I love it so much! I have changed it up each time I’ve made it and it still comes out perfect. The first time I made it with gluten free flour blend omitted all the sugar and added dark chocolate chips at the end. The second time I used gf flour and then added two scoops of vanilla protein powder and it worked great. The last time I got gutsy and used gf flour , and added shredded carrots, chopped nuts and a few raisins and it serious made it taste like carrot cake for breakfast!! 🙂 add a little melted butter to the top and serve it warm with coffee and it’s pure heaven. Thank you so much!

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    • Katie m says

      July 14, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Thank you for saying this! I made this as well. the first time and it was delicious and I’m about to make it again tonight and was thinking of adding shredded carrots and you just confirmed it!! Mmm mmm

      Reply
  27. Allison Clute says

    May 5, 2016 at 2:08 am

    Love this recipe and I’ve made it so so many times, My colleagues devour it! Thank you!

    Reply
  28. Stacy Myers says

    April 18, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    This was super delicious and my kids loved it!!! I used a whole egg instead of the flax egg, because we aren’t Vegan. It worked great!
    I love that this recipe uses 5 bananas. So many recipes use just 1-2 bananas and I needed something to use up the 5 I had waiting on me. 🙂 Thanks for a great recipe and a yummy breakfast!

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  29. Laura says

    February 27, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    I have these in the oven right now. I had a bit of batter leftover, so I just microwaved it in my Epicure microwave Cake for One things… basically a silicone cup that lets you microwave a wee bit of cake. If that taste was any indication of what’s in my oven, I can. not. wait. for them to finish baking.

    I am not a vegan, but am dairy intolerant, so I used an egg instead of the flax egg.
    I used kamut flour (7/8 of a cup instead of one cup — 7/8 cup = 14 tablespoons).

    I’m excited!

    Update: I have a square muffin tin from Pampered Chef — I baked them at 360 for 22 minutes. They’re AWESOME.

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  30. Priscilla Thibault says

    February 20, 2016 at 6:30 am

    Made the banana bread tonight. I didn’t have enough overly-ripe bananas so I tried the handy tip I had seen on Pinterest of “ripening” bananas by baking at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. It worked to soften and sweeten the banana just enough to pass for very ripe! I have never been a big fan of banana bread because I think it usually is too heavy in texture and I’m not that fond of over-powering banana flavor. This banana bread is the best I have ever had! What is not to love about oatmeal, coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup! This is a keeper recipe for sure. My daughter and son-in-law are vegans and I am a vegetarian that eats almost totally plant-based(my daughter keeps encouraging me to go all the way vegan–we’ll see.) Thanks for the great recipe. Now I have a tasty way to use up those ripe bananas that make me feel guilty if I don’t use them.

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  31. Lia Negrete says

    January 10, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    Thank you , I just made these , I added walnuts to them and I just love them , thank you for sharing your recipe xoxo

    Reply
    • Ceara says

      January 11, 2016 at 1:42 am

      Yay! Happy to hear you enjoyed the banana bread – love the addition of walnuts 🙂

      Reply
  32. elizabeth says

    December 21, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    this is absolutely amazing! I just made it and can’t wait to share with family at christmas!

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    • Ceara says

      January 2, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Yay! So happy you enjoyed the banana bread 🙂 Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  33. Myrthe says

    December 14, 2015 at 10:13 am

    This is absolutely wonderful! I happened to have all the ingredients (this hardly EVER happens when I find a good recipe) and a bunch of blackened bananas that needed using up. I hope I can make it last the rest of the week because it makes an amazing breakfast!

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  34. Rosie says

    December 5, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Hi!

    I made this bread today. I love the fact that it is healthy and it’s a great way to add oats in my diet. I put applesauce instead of oil. I also added 1 tbs of minced almonds. The taste is good but the texture is not the best. Very sticky and very dense. I would love to make this bread again if I could change the texture. Please let me know what I did wrong and how to improve it for the next time.

    Great recipe.

    Thanks.
    PS: oh and the only flour I had was all purpose flour. So basically I made lots of changes. 😁

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    • Priscilla Thibault says

      February 20, 2016 at 6:37 am

      I think the applesauce may have been what made it dense. I made the recipe with white whole wheat flour and coconut oil and the texture was excellent. It was not sticky. I used a clear glass pan and it was done in 35 minutes. Maybe yours needed to be baked longer–that can sometimes be why a baked item is sticky, if it isn’t really cooked all the way through. Don’t give up on this recipe–try making it as written and see if you like it better!

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      • Priscilla Thibault says

        February 20, 2016 at 6:43 am

        Just noticed another poster had tried it with applesauce and it worked so maybe that wasn’t the problem. Perhaps it did just need to bake longer.

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  35. Taylor Harrill says

    November 16, 2015 at 12:48 am

    Hi,I have made this banana oat cake several times and love it! However, I recently discovered that I am sensitive to apples and therefore do not think I should use apple cider vinegar. What exactly is its purpose in the recipe? Could I replace it with something else?

    Thanks,
    Taylor

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    • Ceara says

      November 18, 2015 at 3:39 am

      Hi Taylor, I am so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying the banana cake! You could replace the apple cider vinegar with regular vinegar or lemon juice. It’s role is in helping the cake to rise 🙂

      Reply
  36. Sara says

    October 30, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    Do you have any recommendations for making this healthy? I love the idea but don’t like to add refined fat (oil) and sugar (maple syrup) to my food.

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  37. Sydnee Williams says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    Can this be made in a crockpot ?

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    • Ceara says

      October 29, 2015 at 1:41 am

      I don’t think so Sydneee. I don’t have much experience baking in crock pots. The best would be to bake it in the oven. Come back to share your results if you try it! 🙂

      Reply
  38. JuliannieM says

    October 11, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    I made these into muffins today. Took about 26 minutes to cook at 360. Made 12 muffins.

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    • Ceara says

      October 14, 2015 at 2:40 am

      Thank you for the lovely feedback! So happy you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
    • Priscilla Thibault says

      February 20, 2016 at 6:40 am

      Thanks for trying it as muffins and giving the amount and time to bake! I was wondering how to modify the recipe for muffins.

      Reply
  39. Kathryn @ Mamacado says

    September 27, 2015 at 11:12 am

    I just made this yesterday, and it’s almost gone today. My family (and I!) devoured it quickly. I will have to double the recipe next time. Thanks for this allergy-friendly treat!

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    • Ceara says

      September 27, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      Thank you Kathryn!!! Disappearing banana bread is always a good sign 🙂 So happy everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  40. Wendy says

    August 28, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    I have made this twice now and I loved it.I’m not even a vegan.

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  41. Suzanne says

    August 10, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    This recipe is so delicious, Ceara! My mom makes one just about every week and takes it to work for breakfast. Even our non-vegan family members love it.

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    • Ceara says

      August 11, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you so much, Suzanne!! So happy you and your family enjoy this banana bread!

      Reply
  42. Tarryn Uys says

    August 9, 2015 at 7:11 am

    This recipe was SO delicious I had to use all my overripe bananas to make two loaves! After turning vegan three months ago for health issues I am always on the hunt for new and most importantly tasty recipes to keep things interesting! Ceara’s kitchen ticks all the boxes for me and am so enjoying your site and all the delicious recipes you recreate for vegans so thank you for being so creative in the Kitchen, we love your food 😍😍😍

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    • Ceara says

      August 9, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Yay!! So happy you enjoyed this banana bread and the site <3 Thank you SO much for your kind words!! You made my day! 🙂

      Reply
  43. kelly says

    August 1, 2015 at 5:02 am

    Hi! I would love to make this but I do not have quick on hand, will regular rolled oats work? :/ TIA! 🙂

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    • Ceara says

      August 7, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      I would recommend using quick oats or tossing your regular oats in the blender for one or two pulse to make them smaller like “quick oats”! Hope this helps 🙂 Happy Baking!

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      • Tarryn says

        August 24, 2015 at 3:14 pm

        So I am in the kitchen making this cake for the second time in a month 🙈🙊 I made two loaves the last time, ate an entire loaf by myself and decided I should freeze the second one in case I devoured that one too. I decided to take the second loaf to my art class on the Wednesday and it defrosted beautifully and was even more tasty than the first one. Everybody had seconds and everybody requested the recipe! They couldn’t believe that it was vegan and somebody even mentioned that they thought it was the best banana bread they had tasted! Big ups Ceara – you rock 😍

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        • Ceara says

          August 26, 2015 at 8:20 pm

          <3 Thank you for your lovely feedback, Tarryn!! I am SO happy you are enjoying the recipe :) Thank you for bringing it to your art class and spreading the word!!! I will keep in mind that this bread freezes well and will have to double it next time myself! Have a lovely day and thank you for the support! :D

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  44. Sydney says

    July 31, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Ohmg I just made this cake this morning and I had to let you know how amazing it is!! Thanks so much for the best banana bread I’ve ever had–vegan or otherwise!:)

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    • Ceara says

      July 31, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      🙂 So happy you enjoyed the cake, Sydney!! Thank you for the wonderful feedback!

      Reply
  45. Darya says

    July 30, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    I made this recipe a couple days ago, and it was a big hit with my family! I modified the recipe slightly, using applesauce instead of coconut oil, using about 1/4 cup sugar instead of 1/3, and adding some other spices (cloves, nutmeg, ginger). Thank you so much for the delicious recipe, Ceara!

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    • Ceara says

      July 30, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      So happy you enjoyed the banana bread, Darya!! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous shot on Instagram as well 🙂

      Reply
  46. Katie says

    July 9, 2015 at 1:48 am

    This smells so yummy! Can’t wait to take it out of the oven. Love this recipe and your site…and your beautiful food pictures! 🙂 So simple to make, and healthy to boot!

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    • Ceara says

      July 10, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you so much for the kind words, Katie! Happy to hear you are enjoying the recipes!

      Reply
  47. Asia says

    June 28, 2015 at 12:28 am

    Sound delicious am looking forward to make mine tomorrow i would like to know if i dint have coconut oil what other option can i use instead ? And can i mix 2 overripe banana and 3normal and also if i add raisin and coffee it will be nice? Thank you dear..

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    • Ceara says

      June 28, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Asia, you can try replacing the coconut oil with a vegan buttery spread or with applesauce. I’ve never baked it this way but other readers have with success! I would recommend using all overripe bananas ideally for the sweetness. You might have to add in a bit of extra sweetener to make up for the unripe bananas! Would love to know your results 🙂 Happy Baking!

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  48. Mmmchoc says

    June 19, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I made this yesterday after finding the recipe on Pinterest. I added a tiny bit of raw cacao powder for an extra health boost and they turned out great! I ate most of it when it was raw batter because im a greedy piggy and couldnt wait but I sent what little was left in my childrens lunch boxes to school today. Thankyou for the recipes! Xx

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  49. Hannah says

    June 19, 2015 at 4:03 am

    I love this recipe!! I switched out the coconut oil with apple sauce and it came out perfect!!

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  50. Kelsey says

    June 14, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    I just made this and it was so good! Even my parents who scoff at all vegan food were impressed! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ceara says

      June 16, 2015 at 11:38 am

      Thank you so much for your feedback, I’m so happy they enjoyed it!! 🙂

      Reply
  51. Holly says

    June 10, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Hi Ceara! I’m vegan and love to bake healthy. this is my first time visiting your webpage. Made this banana bread and it’s DIVINE!! How can I get nutritional info on your recipes? Thanks!

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    • Ceara says

      June 12, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Yay! Welcome to my kitchen, Holly! Happy to have you here! Thank you for the wonderful feedback and SO happy you enjoyed the banana bread. I don’t post the nutritional info with my recipes but you can find it here by plugging in the ingredients –> caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php 🙂 Hope this helps!

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  52. blaise_d says

    June 9, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    Excellent! Easy and quick recipe, the bread was smooth and tasteful, a very good way to innovate on the banana bread genre. Personnally, the best banana bread I ever managed to cook 🙂

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    • Ceara says

      June 12, 2015 at 9:15 am

      SO happy you enjoyed it and thank you for the wonderful feedback! 🙂

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  53. Kenia says

    June 5, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Hey! Looks delicious – thinking about making it today. Can I use Whole Wheat Pastry flour instead of White Whole Wheat or Spelt?

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    • Ceara says

      June 8, 2015 at 3:03 pm

      You most certainly can 🙂 Would love to know your results if you end up making it!!

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  54. Sylvia says

    May 27, 2015 at 2:03 am

    I made this today and used honey instead of maple syrup, one egg instead of the flax, and coconut sugar. I also had old fashioned oats so i blended them some first. I left out the cinnamon because i have a fussy kid that won’t eat anything that contains it. It turned out really good, my fussy child couldn’t even notice the coconut oil and sugar in it.

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    • Ceara says

      May 28, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Sylvia! I am so happy that you and your child enjoyed this Banana Bread! 🙂

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  55. Melissa says

    May 18, 2015 at 3:24 am

    What do you think about using almond flour? Cant wait to try this recipe 🙂

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    • Ceara says

      May 18, 2015 at 6:02 am

      I wouldn’t use almond flour in this recipe because it’s been “tested” with wheat flour. I have had some readers use 1 for 1 gf flour blends (like Bob’s Red Mill) and report back with success! If you are looking for a banana bread recipe with almond flour, I’d recommend this one on my site “Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars” which uses oats + almond flour –> http://www.cearaskitchen.com/healthy-chocolate-chip-banana-bread-bars/ Happy Baking!

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  56. Heather says

    May 14, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    This bread turned out great! Always happy to find new recipes that taste just as good as the ones filled with regular sugars and flour. I used eggs, g/f flour and added chocolate chips. Thanks for the great recipe!

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    • Ceara says

      May 14, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it, Heather! Thank you for the feedback 🙂 The addition of chocolate chips sounds divine!!

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  57. Shalynn says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    This looks amazing!! I’m just wondering if I could use Agave Nectar instead of the sugar? Or would it change the consistency of the batter? Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try this

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    • Ceara says

      May 13, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      I think you could give it a shot, Shalynn. If the batter seems a bit too runny add an extra couple tbsp of oats. I have never tried it this way but would love to hear your results 🙂

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  58. LilY says

    May 10, 2015 at 1:23 am

    loved this! I ate it in 3 days! I’m going to make it with half the maple syrup and half the sugar.

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    • Ceara says

      May 11, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      It never lasts long around here either!! 🙂

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  59. Maja says

    May 9, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I made this yesterday and it turned out FANTASTIC! It’s not just the taste of this, it’s also that smell filling my whole house when it was in the oven… Instant happiness! (I left out the cane sugar though. I don’t like it when it’s too sweet).

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    • Ceara says

      May 11, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      I’m SO happy you enjoyed it!! <3 Nothing beats the smell of homemade banana bread!

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  60. Erin K says

    May 3, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    WOW this is really great. I made it this morning, used an egg cause Im not vegan, and used brown sugar instead of cane. LOVE this cause its not SUPER sweet and you can taste the rich coconut oil. Yum. Thanks for the great recipe!

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    • Ceara says

      May 4, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, Erin! I am SO happy that you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂

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  61. Alyssa says

    April 19, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    Love that this little cake uses 5 bananas! Perfect texture, great flavor. Will try it with walnuts as a previous comment suggested. I used old-fashioned oats in this, but just reduced the amount of flour a bit (1/4 cup or so) to compensate for the extra moisture needed.

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    • Ceara says

      April 20, 2015 at 5:46 am

      Thanks, Alyssa! The addition of walnuts sounds superb! 🙂 So happy you enjoyed it!

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  62. Cait says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    I made this last night and it’s amazing! I’m not very good at following instructions so I used whole oats (I know, I know) and added raisins for fun. Next time (and there will be a next time for sure) I might add extra spices in as well. I’m off to check out your other recipes now 🙂

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    • Ceara says

      April 20, 2015 at 5:48 am

      Yay!! 🙂 SO happy you enjoyed this cake! The addition of raisins sounds wonderful 🙂

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  63. Rosie says

    April 17, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    Can you substitute applesauce for the coconut oil?

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    • Ceara says

      April 18, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      I haven’t tried it before, Rosie – but I’m sure it would work! Would love to know your results if you end up making it! Happy Baking 🙂

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  64. Kelly says

    April 5, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    I made this today with 4 1/2 bananas (I lost one to the trash 🙁 ), regular salt, and just skipped the flax seed (no substitutes).

    I’m an awful person and tasted the batter before baking it! It was delicious.

    The only downside is that I put the oven at 360 and after 21 minutes, it was well done. I should have kept an eye on it and taken it out around 15-18 minutes.

    With that said, if it were not overdone, I think this would be delicious. It’s not bad as it is, but a bit dry. Overall, very solid recipe and I would recommend.

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    • Ceara says

      April 7, 2015 at 6:42 am

      I’m so happy you enjoyed the banana bread, Kelly! Thanks for letting me know how it turned out! If it’s a bit dry from cooking it a bit too long I’d recommend smothering it in almond or coconut butter 🙂 I find that always does the trick! Happy Baking!

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  65. Erin says

    April 1, 2015 at 12:56 am

    I made this and I actually eat this as a dessert. Warm it up in the microwave and put a little butter on top….oh my goodness!

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    • Ceara says

      April 1, 2015 at 6:03 am

      Sounds absolutely delicious, Erin!! Thank you for the feedback!!

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  66. Rebekah @ Naturally Blessed Mama says

    March 27, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    This looks delicious! Do you think I could use Pamela’s bread mix in place of the flour though?

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    • Ceara says

      March 28, 2015 at 7:38 am

      Hi Rebekah! I’m not exactly sure what Pamela’s bread mix is – is it a GF flour blend? I had feedback from different readers that they’ve tried this recipe with Bob’s Red Mill GF flour blend and it worked well (though I’ve never tried it myself!). Would love to know your results if you end up trying it! Happy Baking 🙂

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  67. Page says

    March 10, 2015 at 1:08 am

    Hi Ceara, this looks amazing and I cannot wait to use up all of my overripe bananas. I have a question, is there anything else I could use instead of flax or (as someone else suggested) chia? I heard baking soda and water works, or baking powder and vinegar? but that makes me weary, and i also don’t know which would be best. Thanks for the post!

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    • Ceara says

      March 10, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Page! I’m so happy that you like this recipe – it is the perfect way to use overripe bananas! Instead of the flax or chia you could try subbing in 1/4 cup of peanut or nut butter. I’m worried that subbing in 1/4 cup of applesauce or water might be a bit too runny and not work well in this banana bread. I would recommend doubling up the baking powder so using 3 tsps instead of 1 1/2 tsps if you aren’t using the chia or flax! I’d love to know the results with your substitutions! Happy Baking 🙂

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  68. Robin says

    March 5, 2015 at 2:10 am

    This as fabulous. Possibly the best banana bread I’ve ever made or eaten! I followed recipe exactly, but only had 3 ripe bananas… But they were huge. Turned out perfectly!

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    • Ceara says

      March 5, 2015 at 7:24 am

      I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread! 🙂 It’s a favorite around here!

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  69. Nim says

    February 21, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I slightly tweaked this recipe by adding 150 grams of chocolate chips. It was absolutely delicious! All my friends loved it.
    Unsurprisingly, it went really quickly. I’d like to make it again, but I only have 4 bananas in the house. Think it could work as it is, or should I make some substitution?

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    • Ceara says

      February 21, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      Thanks so much for the feedback, Nim! I am so happy that you and your friends enjoyed it! Hehe, this banana oat bread never lasts long around here either! I think it would work with 4 bananas and topping off the 5th banana with applesauce (or another fruit puree). Just make sure that the end result = 1 3/4 cups. I’d love to know your results if it works out this way 🙂 Happy Baking!!

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  70. Monica Sanchez says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    I made this for my home and everyone enjoyed it, thank you for the recipe, very delicious.

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    • Ceara says

      February 13, 2015 at 5:23 pm

      Thank you so much for letting me know, Monica!! I’m so happy that everyone enjoyed the banana cake! Happy Baking!

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  71. christina says

    January 30, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    A few in my house are allergic to flax. Do you have any idea if chia would work instead?

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    • Ceara says

      January 30, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      Hi Christina! I think chia seeds would work fine instead of the flax! Let us know the results if you end up trying it! 🙂 Happy Baking!

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      • Marion Knight says

        February 21, 2019 at 5:36 pm

        Hi I made it with Chia and it worked fine . Delicious recipe❤️

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  72. Kate says

    January 30, 2015 at 3:52 am

    This is so yummy! I have been eating it every morning for breakfast this week, and it is absolutely delicious and extra decadent with a little Earth Balance slathered on top. Thanks for a great recipe!

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    • Ceara says

      January 30, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Your comment brought the biggest smile to my face! I’m so happy you’ve been enjoying this banana bread for breakfast 🙂 Thanks for letting us know!

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  73. Jeannie says

    January 29, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    hi ceara,

    I made this for my 15 month old daughter today and she LOVED it! I’m just curious, do you have the nutrional info. On this recipe?

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    • Ceara says

      January 30, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks so much for the wonderful coment, Jeannie!! I am SO happy that your daughter enjoyed it!! 🙂 I don’t have the nutritional info on hand but if you plug the ingredients into this website it will let you know –> http://www.caloriecount.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php

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  74. Katie says

    January 11, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    do old-fashioned rolled oats work for this?

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    • Ceara says

      January 13, 2015 at 9:04 am

      I think they would work fine but I would stick them in the blender and blend them a couple times to make them a bit finer into a smaller flake oat (but not into a flour). Hope this answers your question 😀 Let us know if you try this banana bread out! Hope you love it!

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      • Daniel E says

        January 22, 2015 at 2:58 am

        Awesome banana bread. You ever thought of posting an Ethiopian vegetarian meal?

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        • Ceara says

          January 22, 2015 at 10:40 am

          I haven’t – great idea though! I’m always looking to experiment with new cuisines in the kitchen!

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  75. Heidi says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    I am allergic to gluten so I can’t use all purpose flour, but could I use a gluten free all purpose flour blend in place of the regular flour? Maybe I could use oat flour?

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    • Ceara says

      December 20, 2014 at 8:23 am

      I wouldn’t go with an oat flour for this bread but I think an all purpose gluten free flour blend should work fine, Heidi! I’ve never tried it so I can’t 100% guarantee is though! Let me know if your try it 🙂

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  76. Christina says

    October 13, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    I baked this cake yesterday. It’s been lovely yesterday – it is completely yummy this day. Next time I bake it I will add walnuts, too. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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    • Ceara says

      October 14, 2014 at 6:39 am

      Thank you for letting me know! I am so happy that you baked the cake and loved it! I totally agree with you, it is good the first day and super yummy the next day once the flavors develop 🙂 Walnuts sound like a wonderful addition! All the best to you!

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  77. Shundara@savynaturalista says

    September 25, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    Oh school Blues this cake looks so lovely Ceara and moist!! I just love the oat topping 🙂

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  78. Hadia says

    September 15, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    Ceara, your eggless banana bread sounds awesome, and good luck with your thesis!

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      Thank you Hadia for the kind words & well wishes!

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  79. purelytwins says

    September 14, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    yum yum! we always love a good banana bread recipe!!! one of our favorites that reminds us of our childhood 😉

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      I am with you – I always love a good banana bread recipe (and can never have enough!!). 🙂

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  80. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    September 14, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I’m going to need something like this for breakfast soon, because I’m going back to school, too! I”m in my last (hopefully) year of my PhD. Good luck with your thesis etc, I’m going to be putting mine together soon…hopefully! Looks delish, and holy cow, 5 bananas, that’s great!

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      This banana oat cake definitively makes a wonderful and easy breakfast!! Good luck with the last year of your PhD – how exciting! I am strongly considering mine once this Master’s is finished 🙂

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  81. Cailee says

    September 13, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    YUM!!! This looks so good!! What a lovely recipe! Perf for on the go! Love it! 🙂 Great job girly!

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  82. Ana says

    September 13, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Made it with a few modifications due to lack of ingredients but it was finger licking good! Almost all gone in less than 24 hrs! thanks for the recipe girlie!

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      So happy that you made & enjoyed the recipe Ana 🙂 Thanks!

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  83. rika@vm says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Banana & oats, heck yes, even in smoothies, too! 🙂 That looks like a stunning morning cake that I would love to wake up to and have a cup of banana & oat mylk (hehehe). Congratulations with your final year of your Master’s, you go, girl!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Banana & Oats in everything !! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words Rika!!

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  84. Isadora @ She Likes Food says

    September 12, 2014 at 2:52 am

    Wow, it sounds like you will be busy once school starts, but that is awesome that it will be your last year! I’m so with you on needing fast and easy breakfast idea. I always choose sleeping in a few extra minutes over a good breakfast, but I’m thinking that needs to change soon. Bananas and oats are two of my favorite breakfast foods too, so I totally want to make this breakfast bake! My stomach will be a lot happier with this than it is with what I usually grab as I’m running out the door 🙂

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      Life is about to get very busy once school starts for sure and very excited that it is my last year! This is such a simple cake to bake, grab and go with in the morning! I am sure it can easily be made GF using GF flour as well 🙂

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  85. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    September 11, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    I love breakfast too. I wish I had a slice of this before my run this morning!

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Pre-run cake = yes!! 🙂

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  86. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    September 11, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    I would love to wake up to this cake for breakfast! It looks fantastic! Breakfast is my favorite too and anytime there are oats it’s a winner in my book 🙂 Love the wholesome ingredients in here too – sounds like a great way to start the morning!

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      This cake is a wonderful healthy breakfast type dessert to wake up to indeed! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words Kelly!

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  87. Annie @Maebells says

    September 11, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    This looks so good! I love snack cakes like this!

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      Thanks Maebells!

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  88. Claudia @Breakfast Drama Queen says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    This looks fabulous! I love baking with oats and spelt flour, and I adore bananas, so this sounds perfect to me 🙂

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      Thanks for the sweet words Claudia – oats and spelts are some of my favs to bake with as well!!

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  89. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Good luck with your last year of school, Ceara! 🙂 This cake looks incredible!! What a great idea for breakfast! And I love adding oats into as many things as I can, too. Can’t wait to try this out! Pinned!

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks Gayle for the kind words and pin 🙂

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  90. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    This cake definitely looks like THE way to start the day! I love all of the ingredients in it—I have all of them in my pantry regularly!

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    • Ceara says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      I love simple recipes that use easy ingredients! The worst is having to go out to the store for one thing! Thanks 🙂

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