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Healthier Chocolate Chunk Banana Cake

A moist and naturally sweetened banana cake made with oat flour, almond flour, and rich chunks of dark chocolate. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and perfect for a healthier treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 cup olive oil or melted butter
  • 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup natural sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups oat flour
  • 0.75 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp espresso powder optional
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 3 oz dark chocolate bar chopped into chunks

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch Pie Dish
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a 9-inch pie dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  3. Add eggs, olive oil, honey, and vanilla. Mix well.
  4. Stir in oat flour, almond flour, espresso powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined—don’t overwork the batter.
  5. Fold in about two-thirds of the chopped dark chocolate.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared dish and scatter the remaining chocolate chunks on top.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This cake is naturally gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oats. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.