By: Monique

In reply to <a href="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/vegan-gluten-free-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-banana-bread/#comment-337771">Michelle</a>. Hi, Michelle! So happy you loved it. When blended, the oatmeal loses some volume. So 3 cups of oats turns into less than 3 cups of oat flour after blending it. Then 3 tbsp. oatmeal (not oat flour) is reserved for topping. Sorry if this was unclear, though, we'll be sure to update the wording here!