Healthy Oat Banana Cake

Do you ever have a few overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter and have no idea what to do with them? My viral oat banana cake has the answer! This simple recipe has reached more than 50 million views across my Instagram and TikTok. With just five basic ingredients, no added sugar, and no flour, everything goes straight into the blender before baking, so you can make it without leaving your kitchen in a mess. The result is a soft, naturally sweet banana cake that's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a simple homemade treat.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Cuisine: Desserts, Modern & Healthy

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 180 C

Servings: 8

Estimated Cost: 3

Calories: 115

Description

This simple oat banana cake is made with rolled oats, very ripe bananas, eggs, milk, and baking powder. The ingredients are blended until smooth, topped with nuts or seeds, and baked until lightly golden. It's an easy homemade cake with no added sugar or flour.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (about 80 g)
2 very ripe bananas
2 eggs
1 cup milk of choice
1 teaspoon baking powder
Nuts or seeds of choice, for topping

Instructions

1
Add the rolled oats, bananas, eggs, milk, and baking powder to a blender.
2
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
3
Pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
4
Sprinkle nuts or seeds of your choice over the top.
5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35 minutes.
6
Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 115kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g5%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 7g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Very ripe bananas provide natural sweetness, so no added sugar is needed.
Oats provide fiber and make this cake a more filling option for breakfast or a snack.
For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
The original recipe is not vegan because it contains eggs and milk. For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and a suitable egg substitute.

Keywords: oat banana cake, healthy banana cake, banana oat cake, flourless cake