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healthy chocolate oat cake

Guilt-Free Chocolate Banana Oat Cake


  • Author: Dana
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A moist, rich, and chocolatey cake made with wholesome ingredients—flourless, naturally sweetened, and packed with fiber and nutrients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) oat flakes
  • ⅔ cup (150g) milk (almond, dairy, oat, or any plant-based alternative)
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
  • ¼ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or stevia (optional, for extra sweetness)
  • ¼ cup (30g) chopped walnuts
  • 1 oz (30g) dark chocolate, melted or chopped (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. Mix oat flakes with milk and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  4. Add eggs, baking powder, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener (if using). Stir well.
  5. Fold in the softened oats and milk mixture.
  6. Add chopped walnuts and chia seeds.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate or sprinkle chopped chocolate on top while still warm.
  10. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Enjoy warm for a gooey texture or pair with Greek yogurt or nut butter. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: chocolate banana cake, oat cake, healthy dessert, gluten-free, flourless