Banana Oat Walnut Cake Recipe

Banana Oat Walnut Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup walnuts (chopped, plus extra for topping)

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 2 ripe bananas (sliced or mashed)

• 2 eggs (optional for binding, or use flax eggs for vegan option)

• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a small cake tin or baking dish.

2. Prepare Oats: If desired, pulse oats in a blender to make oat flour or leave them whole for a more rustic texture.

3. Mix Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, mash the bananas.

   • Add eggs (or flax eggs), honey/maple syrup, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

   • Fold in the oats and chopped walnuts.

   • Optionally, add some dried cranberries or raisins.

4. Pour and Top:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

   • Top with additional chopped walnuts and dried cranberries.

5. Bake:

   • Bake for about 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

6. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow to cool before slicing. Serve warm or cold as a healthy snack or breakfast.