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!