Description
A healthy and delicious dessert combining cocoa, banana, and oats, perfect for a nutritious snack or treat.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (120 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (250 ml) hot milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 2 eggs or vegan substitute (like flax eggs)
- 4 tablespoons (45 g) cocoa or carob powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup (40 g) chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
Instructions
- Soak the rolled oats in hot milk in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften and bind.
- In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add eggs or flax eggs and mix well.
- Stir cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the banana mixture.
- Pour the banana cocoa mixture into the soaked oats and stir until fully blended.
- Fold in the chopped nuts gently.
- Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined baking dish.
- Bake at 180°C (360°F) for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Replace eggs with flax eggs for a vegan option.
- Use plant-based milk to make it completely vegan.
- Add a sprinkle of chocolate chips or dried fruits for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
