Whole Wheat Oatmeal Banana Bread

I think it's time for another twist on banana bread, don't you?  As you know, I LOVE banana bread and I love to try new varieties.  This one delivered a big punch on flavor with the addition of agave (you could also use honey) which gave it a little bit of a floral-y flavor and I love the heartiness that is added by the rolled oats.  I hope you enjoy!

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Banana Bread (adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com)

3 medium bananas, mashed
1/3 c. agave (or honey)
1/3 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 t. vanilla extract
1 large egg
3/4 c. vanilla almond milk
1 1/2 c. white whole wheat flour
1 c. + 1 T. rolled oats
1 1/2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 350.  Spray a 9" loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.  In a large bowl combine mashed banana, agave (or honey), applesauce, vanilla, egg and almond milk and mix well with a hand mixer.  In a separate medium bowl whisk together the flour, 1 c. oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir together until just combined.

Pour into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle 1 T. oats on top.  Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cook completely.  

10 servings (179 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com