Description
A delicious and healthy chocolate banana oat cake that’s moist, flavorful, and guilt-free!
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (120g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped nuts (e.g., cashews, almonds)
- Sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish measuring approximately 10½ x 7½ inches.
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Soak the Oats: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats with milk. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
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Prepare the Banana Mixture: In a separate large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Whisk in the eggs and a pinch of salt until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder and baking powder to the banana mixture, mixing thoroughly.
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Incorporate Oats: Fold the soaked oats into the banana mixture, ensuring everything is well combined.
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Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired.
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Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Add Toppings: Allow the cake to cool for about 20 minutes. If desired, melt sugar-free chocolate chips with a teaspoon of olive oil and drizzle over the cooled cake.
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Serve: Once the cake has cooled and any toppings have set, slice and enjoy!
Notes
For extra moisture, use very ripe bananas and soak oats in milk before mixing
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180-220
- Sugar: 8-10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4-6g
- Protein: 5-7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate, banana, oat cake, healthy dessert, guilt-free