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Healthy Chocolate Oat Cake

Enjoy a guilt-free dessert with this Healthy Chocolate Oat Cake, combining wholesome oats and ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats Blend until resembling oat flour.
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 ripe bananas Mashed until smooth.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup For sweetness.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Optional.
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips Optional, for more chocolatey flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease an 8-inch baking pan.
  2. Blend the rolled oats in a blender until they resemble oat flour.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
  4. Whisk in the eggs, milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the blended oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until thoroughly mixed.
Baking
  1. Fold in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips, if using.
  2. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is just set.
  4. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve with Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; refrigerate for a week; freeze for up to a month.