Wholesome Banana Oat Cake – Perfect for Any Time of Day

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and provide a similar crunch.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder can add chocolate flavor without the added sugar.

Mash the bananas until smooth and set aside.

In a bowl, combine ground oats, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

Add the mashed bananas, oil, and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, and soaked raisins.

Pour the batter into a lined 9x4 loaf pan.

Bake at 200°C (392°F) for about 25 minutes, checking with a skewer for doneness.

Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Slice and serve warm with butter.

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