Coffee Oat Banana Bread
Looking for a delicious and energising twist on traditional banana bread? This Coffee Oat Banana Bread is the perfect balance of rich coffee flavour, ripe bananas, and hearty oats. Packed with natural sweetness from bananas and a hint of coffee, this bread is both comforting and fresh. It’s a great way to start your day or enjoy as an afternoon snack. Let’s dive into this easy and tasty recipe!
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp Lifestyle Food Gold Roast Premium Instant Coffee
- Pinch of sea salt
- 3 medium overripe bananas (another banana to top the bread)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup rolled oats mixed with ½ cup coconut sugar and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Method:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a small loaf pan with non-stick spray, butter, or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, freeze-dried coffee, and a pinch of sea salt. Set aside.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until you reach a semi-smooth consistency. Add the honey, peanut butter, melted coconut oil, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Sift the dry flour mixture into the mashed banana mixture and stir with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Assemble the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, filling it about 3/4 of the way. Sprinkle half of the oat sugar mixture over the batter, then add the remaining batter. Top with the rest of the oat sugar mixture, pressing a sliced banana lengthways into the top. Drizzle with additional sugar or honey, if desired.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes. Carefully remove it from the pan using the parchment paper flaps and transfer to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.
Why You’ll Love It
This Coffee Oat Banana Bread combines the best of both worlds: the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, the rich depth of coffee, and the heartiness of oats. The addition of peanut butter and coconut oil ensures a moist, satisfying loaf, while the oat topping adds a bit of crunch and sweetness. It’s the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert for coffee lovers!
