Healthy Oat Banana Cake

Ingredients

• 343 g Overripe bananas (Large, very ripe or black bananas; peeled)
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla essence
• 100 g Rolled oats flour (Blend rolled oats into a fine powder if starting with whole rolled oats)
• 5 tbsp Warm milk (This is 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon; add a few extra teaspoons only if the rested mixture becomes too dry)
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Baking soda
• 0.25 tsp Cinnamon powder
• 60 g Dark chocolate (Sugar-free and chopped; optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Weigh the ingredients for consistent results. Grease and line an 8-inch loaf pan so it is ready for the batter.

2. 2

   If using whole rolled oats, blend them in a blender until they become a fine powder. Measure 100 g of the resulting oat flour.

3. 3

   Peel the overripe bananas and mash them until completely smooth, lump-free, and liquidy. Very ripe or black bananas are preferred because they provide sweetness and moisture without refined sugar or oil.

4. 4

   Add the eggs and vanilla essence to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.

5. 5

   Add the blended oat flour and fold gently until evenly combined.

6. 6

   Add the warm milk and mix it into the batter. Cover the mixture and let it rest for 10–15 minutes so the oats can absorb the liquid.

7. 7

   Check the rested mixture. If it has become too dry, add a few teaspoons of additional warm milk and mix until the batter is workable.

8. 8

   Add the chopped dark chocolate, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon powder. Fold gently until the additions are distributed throughout the batter.

9. 9

   Transfer the batter to the greased and lined 8-inch loaf pan and spread it evenly.

10. 10

    Bake at 180°C for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 25–30 minutes before removing it from the pan.

Notes

The source does not specify the type of fat used to grease the pan. The extra milk mentioned after resting is conditional and not part of the stated base quantity. The bananas replace refined sugar and contribute moisture; the recipe contains no added sugar or oil.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• baked
• banana bread
• gluten-free adaptable
• no added sugar
• no added oil
• vegetarian