
Oat Bread: A Healthier Bread Option
By irevealinglight
“Have you tried oat bread?” That was a question I asked a friend of mine who I knew ate a lot of white bread each day and was now complaining of high blood sugar and cholesterol levels after a recent testing.
She screwed up her face, “Say what?”
You don’t have to eat white bread. There are a lot of healthier options, such as oat bread, flaxseed bread, 100% sprouted rye bread, 100% whole wheat bread etc.
Oat bread is an option that I have personally fallen in love with. You can always make your own or buy from the supermarket. I prefer to do the former, because I can’t readily get the original bread from the supermarket near me.
Moreover, it makes me more creative if I choose to add other ingredients to the recipe.
Why is Oat Bread Healthy?
- It is high in fibre and nutrients, which includes zinc, iron, vitamin B1 (Thiamine), and magnesium. The fibre in oat is called beta-glucan, and this helps in lowering cholesterol levels and decreasing hypertension.
- Oat digests slowly and this makes you feel full longer. If you eat it in the morning, you don’t have to attack junk food during the day. Or, if you take two slices at night, you don’t have to sneak into your kitchen, looking for a snack, when everyone else is sleeping.
This feeling of fullness may help you eat fewer calories and lose weight, in case you also plan to drop a few pounds. - It is richer in protein than wheat, which is needful if you’re trying to build and repair your muscles.
- Oat is very low in sugar, with only 1% coming from sucrose.
- Oats may also help reduce constipation; this is known as infrequent bowel movements. The fibre in oats adds bulk to your stool and traps water to make it softer. This soft and bulky stool moves easily along the digestive tract and prevents constipation.
A Simple Recipe to Follow
This recipe has only 4 basic ingredients and takes about 5mins to mix. You bake for only 35-45 minutes. The batter does not contain refined sugars or any other flour.
I have tried it several times and it is so scrumptious. You will thank me after trying it out.
Ingredients
- 3 medium (approx 360 grams) overripe banana peels removed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
• Put your bananas, eggs, oats and baking soda into a blender (in that order) and blend.
• Pour the mixture into the pan. Bake for about 35-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean and when you gently press on the surface of the bread, it bounces back. Let bread cool in pan before slicing.
For full instructions on how to make and store it, click here
Note: If you want it sweeter, add maple syrup or chocolate chips.
To be sure you’re eating healthy oat bread without refined flours, additives and sweeteners, it’s best to make it yourself.
So, if you’re like my friend who is unhappy with her recent test results or you just want an alternative healthy bread option, I encourage you to try out the recipe or search online for more healthy alternatives. All the best!
See a YouTube video of the recipe here.
Efe Lisa Ifezuo
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