Description
Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Cake is a moist, rich, and wholesome dessert that combines ripe bananas, hearty oats, and cocoa powder for a naturally sweet, chocolatey treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert, it’s both nutritious and indulgent.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, honey, yogurt, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use almond flour for a gluten-free option (adjust liquid if needed).
- Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Replace cocoa with carob powder for a caffeine-free version.
- Swirl in peanut butter before baking for a rich twist.
- Top with banana slices or coconut flakes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
