Sugar-Free Banana Snack Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Sugar-Free Banana Snack Cake, a moist, naturally sweetened dessert that’s perfect for satisfying cravings while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Made with ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce, this wholesome treat skips the added sugar without sacrificing flavor. Whole wheat flour adds a hearty texture, while a hint of cinnamon provides warm, comforting spice. Optional chopped walnuts offer a crunchy contrast, ensuring every bite is delightful. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make snack cake is ideal for quick breakfasts, midday energy boosts, or an after-dinner treat. With no refined sugar and simple, nutrient-packed ingredients, it’s a must-have recipe for health-conscious home bakers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until no large chunks remain.
Add the unsweetened applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it 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 allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Cut the cake into nine squares and serve as a delightful sugar-free treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1971 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.3 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2376 mg | 51% | |
*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.
