Got overripe bananas? Step away from the trashcan! Ripe bananas are perfect for this healthy banana bread recipe (the blacker the better!). This ballin’ bread contains all sorts of superfoods: oatmeal packs in fiber and prolongs feelings of fullness, bananas contain a hefty dose of vitamins and potassium, and the addition of dried cranberries adds a hint of sweetness and flavor. Plus, it only takes twenty minutes of active prep time!

Oatmeal Banana Bread

Makes 1 loaf What You’ll Need:

2 whole, ripe bananas
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries

What to Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. For the Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup oats, 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon melted butter; set aside.
3. For the Bread: Mash bananas in a medium bowl, then stir in egg and milk. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, 1 cup oats, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Stir just to combine (batter should be lumpy). Stir in cranberries.
4. Pour mixture into a lightly greased loaf pan or muffin tin, and sprinkle with topping mixture.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes. Loaf is done when a toothpick inserted in comes out clean or with some dry crumbs from the topping.
6. Eat up!