Take oats, cocoa and bananas and make this amazing dessert! Gluten free, NO sugar, No butter!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 120 g rolled oats (1 1/2 cups)
- 250 ml hot milk (1 cup, use your favorite)
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 2 eggs (or vegan substitute)
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder or carob powder (45 g)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 40 g nuts (1/3 cup), chopped
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 75 g dark chocolate (2.65 oz)
- 40 ml hot milk (3 tablespoons, use your favorite)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
- Grease a cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and hot milk.
- Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the soaked oats, eggs (or vegan substitute), cocoa powder (or carob powder), salt, baking powder, and chopped nuts to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake the Cake:
- Place the cake pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
- Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the milk until hot but not boiling.
- Pour the hot milk over the chocolate pieces.
- Let it sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, pour the chocolate ganache over the top, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Allow the ganache to set before slicing and serving.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the cake into servings and serve it as a delicious dessert or snack.
- Enjoy your Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Cake!
Nutritional Information:
(Per Serving)
Calories: Approximately 280 kcal
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 240mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 9g