Ingredients:

  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 12 oz / 340g)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Stir in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is velvety and well combined.
  4. Gently stir in the rolled oats. Note: Let them sit for 2 minutes to hydrate so they don't stay grainy.
  5. Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Use a spatula to fold the ingredients together until no streaks of flour remain. Note: Stop mixing immediately to avoid a tough loaf.
  7. Pour the batter into the pan.
  8. Bake 55 mins until the top is deep golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.