Low Fat Chocolaty Banana Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with this Low Fat Chocolaty Banana Cake, a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers. Made with nutrient-packed ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, and a hint of nonfat Greek yogurt, this cake delivers natural sweetness and moisture while keeping the fat content low. A generous dash of unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips add rich, chocolaty decadence without the need for heavy ingredients. With simple pantry staples, minimal prep time, and a short 30-minute bake, this easy recipe is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Whether served as a midday snack or a guilt-free dessert, this wholesome banana cake is a crowd-pleaser that's as delicious as it is nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all the wet ingredients are combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can result in a dense cake.
Fold in the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix gently to ensure the batter remains smooth.
Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips into the batter and fold them in evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve! Enjoy your guilt-free chocolaty banana cake as a snack or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1716 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.0 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.1 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 26.7 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 2020 mg | 43% | |
*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.
