🍌 Fit Banana Cake (No Sugar, No Lactose, No Flour)
Description
This moist and fluffy banana cake is guilt-free and nutrient-rich, made with just a few natural ingredients. It’s sweetened only by ripe bananas, contains no dairy, and uses oats or almond meal instead of traditional flour. Great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert — this is banana bread made better for your body.
🧾 Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup oat flour (or finely ground oats) OR almond meal
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or neutral oil (like avocado or sunflower)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts, dark chocolate chips, or raisins
📝 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Fold in optional add-ins if using.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
📌 Notes & Tips
- Use spotty bananas — the riper, the sweeter and moister the cake will be.
- You can use silicone muffin cups for individual servings (bake ~20 mins).
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices for quick snacks.
- Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or nut butter on top for a protein boost (if not dairy-free).
🍽️ Servings
- Makes: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
- Serving Size: 1 slice
🔢 Nutritional Info (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 130
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 17g
- Natural Sugars: 8g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
(Varies slightly based on flour and add-ins used)
✅ Health Benefits
- No refined sugar: Sweetened only with natural bananas
- Flourless: Great for gluten sensitivity or low-carb diets (if using almond meal)
- Lactose-free: No milk or butter needed
- High fiber from oats or almonds
- Energizing carbs and healthy fats – perfect pre- or post-workout
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make it vegan?
A: Yes! Replace the eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water) and increase baking time slightly.
Q: Can I add protein powder?
A: Yes — substitute 1/4 cup oat flour with protein powder. Choose unsweetened, clean varieties.
Q: Is this kid-friendly?
A: Absolutely! It’s naturally sweet and soft, ideal for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.
Q: Can I make it nut-free?
A: Use oat flour and avoid nut-based add-ins. Coconut oil is a safe alternative.
💬 Final Note:
This banana cake is proof that healthy can still taste amazing!
🥄 Love it? Share it with your friends and family — they won’t believe it’s sugar-free!