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Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Cake

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Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Cake is a moist, wholesome dessert blending ripe bananas, rich chocolate, and hearty oats for a nutritious and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
    1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
    1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    2 large eggs
    1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
    1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
    1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch cake pan.

  1. Pulse rolled oats in a food processor or blender until they reach a flour-like consistency.
  2. In a bowl, combine oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, honey, yogurt, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  1. Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
  2. Top with Greek yogurt frosting or drizzle melted chocolate for extra flavor.
  3. Use flax eggs and dairy-free yogurt and milk for a vegan version.
  4. Add blueberries or chopped strawberries for more fruit flavor.
  5. Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
  6. Freeze wrapped cake for up to 3 months.
  7. Warm slices gently in the microwave before serving.
  8. Quick oats can be used but texture will differ.
  9. Very ripe bananas with brown spots provide best flavor and sweetness.
  10. Certified gluten-free oats make this recipe gluten-free.
  11. Add protein powder to the dry ingredients for extra protein.
  12. Cinnamon or nutmeg pairs well with banana and chocolate.

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