Healthier Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Banana Cake
This fudgy chocolate chunk banana cake is made with better-for-you ingredients for a delicious, nutritious and gooey treat!
Ingredients
- 4 small ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (160 g) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (55 g) olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1⅓ cup (160 g) oat flour
- 3/4 cup (85 g) almond flour
- 1/3 cup (30 g) cacao powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder, (optional)
- 3 oz (85 g) dark chocolate bar, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9 inch pie dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the bananas and eggs. Next, add in the olive oil, syrup, vanilla and whisk until mostly smooth. Add in the oat flour, almond flour, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, espresso powder and mix together until incorporated. Fold in 2/3 of the chopped chocolate. Transfer mixture to the pie dish, spread out evenly and top withe the remaining chocolate chunks. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let it set in the dish for 10 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes prior to slicing.
Notes
You will also like this Healthier Chocolate Chunk Banana Cake
- Store leftovers in an airtight container on your counter for up to 4 days.
- You can use honey instead of maple syrup.
- You can use all purpose flour instead of oat flour.
- You can use chocolate chips instead of a chocolate bars.
- You can use any neutral oil like avocado oil or melted coconut oil or melted butter.
Calories: 388kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 245mg, Potassium: 448mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 96IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 3mg
Did you make this recipe?Please let us know by leaving a star rating and review!