Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a flourless and sugar-free oatmeal cake. It uses natural sweetness from bananas or a sugar substitute.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed) or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free sweetener of your choice (optional for added sweetness)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: nuts, raisins, dark chocolate chips, or shredded coconut
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas (or applesauce) with eggs, milk, honey or syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- Add the oats, baking powder, and salt. Stir until everything is mixed evenly.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve as is, or with a dollop of yogurt or nut butter on top.
This cake is moist, naturally sweet, and great for breakfast or a snack! Let me know how it turns out!
