Health Cake
Indulge in the guilt-free goodness of this moist and flavorful Health Cake, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness! Made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey (or maple syrup), this cake is the ultimate balance of nutrition and taste. A touch of ground cinnamon adds warmth, while Greek yogurt and applesauce keep it irresistibly tender. Optional chopped walnuts or almonds provide a delightful crunch for added texture. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make cake is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert. With no refined sugar and plenty of heart-healthy ingredients, it’s a delicious way to treat yourself while staying on track with your wellness goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cups Rolled oats
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 medium Ripe bananas (mashed)
- 0.5 cups Honey (or maple syrup)
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the honey (or maple syrup), unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cake.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or almonds for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice into 8 pieces and enjoy this delicious and health-conscious treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2075 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.9 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.5 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2278 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
