In a world overflowing with indulgent desserts loaded with sugar, flour, and butter, finding a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without sabotaging your health goals can feel like a miracle. Luckily, this banana, oat, and cocoa dessert is here to change that. With no refined sugar, no gluten, no butter, and plenty of wholesome flavor, this easy bake is a smart choice for clean eating enthusiasts, fitness lovers, gluten-sensitive individuals, and anyone craving something sweet, nourishing, and satisfying.
🌿 Why This Recipe Deserves a Spot in Your Kitchen
We’re not exaggerating when we say this dessert checks all the right boxes. It’s:
- ✅ Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas
- ✅ Packed with fiber and nutrients
- ✅ Free from refined flour, sugar, and dairy (optional)
- ✅ Gluten-free and easy to make vegan
- ✅ Moist, chocolatey, and 100% delicious
This simple, hearty bake makes for a wonderful breakfast-on-the-go, post-workout snack, or light dessert that won’t leave you with a sugar crash. The best part? You only need a handful of ingredients, one mixing bowl, and less than an hour to make it happen.
🧾 Ingredients (Simple, Wholesome, and Easy to Find)
- 120 g rolled oats (about 1½ cups)
- 250 ml hot milk (1 cup – any kind: dairy, almond, soy, oat, coconut, etc.)
- 2 ripe bananas (medium-sized, the riper, the sweeter)
- 2 eggs (or vegan substitutes like flax or chia eggs)
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa or carob powder (about 45 g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 40 g chopped nuts (about ⅓ cup – walnuts, pecans, or almonds work great)
🔪 Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
- Mixing bowls (one large, one small)
- Fork or potato masher
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Baking dish (around 8×8 inches or 20×20 cm)
- Parchment paper (optional)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Soak the Oats
Start by placing the rolled oats in a bowl and pouring the hot milk over them. Let the oats soak for 10–15 minutes. This step softens the oats, ensuring they blend into the batter smoothly. It also helps the bake hold together without needing flour.
💡 Use quick oats if you want a smoother texture or old-fashioned rolled oats for a heartier feel.
2. Prepare the Banana-Egg Mixture
In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth and creamy. The riper the bananas, the better—they’ll add natural sweetness and moisture.
Add the eggs (or vegan substitutes like 2 flax eggs) and whisk together until the mixture is well combined.
💡 To make a flax egg: Mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water. Let sit for 5 minutes until gelled. Repeat for the second egg.
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