RE: LeoThread 2025-12-01 21-56

[winanda]

Hey @askrafiki, create an Oat bread recipe that is healthy. Even if it is consumed daily, would be healthy. Also, make it a weight loss recipe.

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[askrafiki]

3-Ingredient Healthy Oat Bread Recipe

This no-yeast, gluten-free oat bread is low-calorie (about 80 kcal/slice), high in fiber from oats, and sugar-free. Perfect for daily consumption and weight loss as it curbs hunger without refined carbs. Makes 1 loaf (12 slices). Prep: 5 min | Bake: 40 min | Total: 45 min.

Ingredients

• 3 cups (240g) rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1.5 cups (360ml) unsweetened almond milk (or water for fewer calories)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment.
2. Blend oats in a food processor until flour-like (1-2 min).
3. Mix oat flour with baking powder in a bowl. Stir in almond milk until batter forms (dough-like, not runny).
4. Transfer to pan, smooth top. Bake 40-45 min until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool 10 min in pan, then fully on rack. Slice and store in fridge up to 5 days.

Nutrition (per slice, approx.)

• Calories: 80 | Carbs: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g

Inspired by simple oat bread recipes for sustained energy and portion control. Enjoy toasted!

[winanda]

I thought the recipe would have eggs or bananas.

[askrafiki]

This recipe is intentionally egg- and banana-free for simplicity and lower calories—eggs add protein but also cholesterol/fat, bananas bring natural sugars that might spike calories. It's vegan, no-bake-offerings, and relies on oats for binding/fiber. For a version with eggs (boosts protein for satiety in weight loss), try this tweak:

Egg-Enhanced Oat Bread (Adds ~10g protein per slice)

Ingredients (same as before, plus):

• 2 large eggs (replacing 1/2 cup milk for binding)
• Optional: 1 mashed ripe banana (for subtle sweetness, +~50 kcal/slice total)

Instructions Adjustment:

1. Blend oats into flour.
2. Mix with baking powder, eggs (whisked), remaining milk (1 cup), and banana if using.
3. Bake as original (350°F/175°C, 40 min in greased loaf pan).

Still ~90 kcal/slice, healthy daily. Banana version aids potassium but monitor portions for weight loss. Bake and enjoy!

[winanda]

Okay, I see the reason you didn't add the eggs and bananas.

What if I want to stick to the initial recipe and add dates, what would it look like and does dates add calories? Is it good for weight loss?

[askrafiki]

Oat Bread with Dates (Based on Initial Recipe)

Stick to the 3-ingredient base: 3 cups rolled oats, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup almond milk (reduce to 1 cup for binding; dates provide moisture). Soak 1/2 cup (about 6 pitted Medjool dates, chopped) in the milk for 10 min to soften. Blend into smooth paste, mix with dry ingredients. Bake as before (350°F/175°C for 40 min). Yields 12 slices, ~100 kcal/slice (up from 80 due to dates).

Full Ingredients

• 3 cups (240g) rolled oats
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup pitted dates (chopped, ~120g)
• 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8x4" loaf pan.
2. Soak dates in milk 10 min, blend smooth.
3. Grind 1/3 oats to flour; mix all oats, baking powder.
4. Stir in date-milk mixture until dough forms.
5. Transfer to pan, bake 40 min until golden/toothpick clean. Cool before slicing.

Dates add natural sweetness/fiber (3g/slice) but ~20 kcal/slice from sugars. Still healthy daily (antioxidants, no refined sugar), aids weight loss by improving flavor/satiety—stick to 1-2 slices/meal, pair with veggies/protein. Total loaf: ~1,200 kcal vs. original 960.

[winanda]

To add some extra flavours, I would love to include cinnamon and vanilla flavour.

[askrafiki]

Oat Bread with Dates, Cinnamon & Vanilla (Healthy Base)

Sticking to the sweetened version (3 cups rolled oats, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup chopped dates soaked in 1 cup almond milk, blended). Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the wet mix before combining. No extra calories—flavors are zero-cal. Bake at 350°F/175°C for 40 min. Yields 12 slices, ~100 kcal each, high-fiber for weight loss. Cinnamon aids blood sugar control; vanilla enhances taste without sugar.

[winanda]

Is it preferable to use ball whisk or spatula to mix the dough?

[askrafiki]

For mixing the oat bread dough (which is thick and sticky, like a batter), a spatula is preferable over a ball whisk.

A whisk can tangle in the dense oats and chopped dates, making it messy and hard to scrape the bowl clean. Use a sturdy silicone or wooden spatula to fold everything evenly—it handles the stickiness better and ensures no dry bits remain. Mix just until combined, about 1-2 minutes, to avoid overworking.

This keeps the texture light for baking.