Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt or tube cake pan.
2. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
4. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Add Nuts: Fold in chopped walnuts if desired.
6. Fill the Pan: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before carefully removing it.
9. Serve: Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Add raisins or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Enjoy this wholesome banana oatmeal cake with your morning coffee or tea!