Oatmeal Banana Bread

This oatmeal banana bread features old-fashioned oats, which provide texture. This banana bread is subtly sweet and well balanced, making it perfect for tea time, breakfast time and anything in between.

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup whole-wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup old-fashioned rolled oats plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • 1½ cups mashed ripe banana
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • ¼ cup neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (60-70%) plus 1 tablespoon, divided