Banana, Apple and Walnut Cake
A delightful and healthier cake made with ripe bananas, apples, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 eggs 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup of coconut oil
- 3 ripe bananas 3 ripe bananas Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups of fine oat flakes
- 1 cup 1 cup of sugar Can be reduced according to taste.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup of raisins Substitute with dried cranberries for variation.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup of walnuts Consider toasting for extra crunch before adding.
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon Add a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
Fruits
- 3 red apples 3 red apples Feel free to use sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and then mix them with the mashed bananas and coconut oil.
- In another bowl, combine the oat flakes, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until well mixed.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Baking
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
This cake is delicious warm or at room temperature. Serve it plain or with a dollop of whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze slices in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.