Dairy-Free Banana Snack Cake

This Dairy-Free Banana Snack Cake is the perfect guilt-free indulgence for any time of the day! Made with naturally sweet ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, this cake is moist, tender, and completely free of dairy, thanks to a clever combination of coconut oil and almond milk. A quick apple cider vinegar addition creates a homemade buttermilk substitute, ensuring the cake bakes light and fluffy. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a single 8x8 pan, this recipe keeps things simple while delivering maximum flavor. Perfect for snacking, dessert, or even breakfast, this banana snack cake is a must-try for vegans, those with dairy allergies, or anyone looking for an easy, wholesome treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.

Step 4

Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for a minute to curdle and turn into a buttermilk substitute.

Step 6

Add the almond milk mixture to the banana mixture, stirring gently to combine.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Cut into squares and serve at room temperature. Enjoy your dairy-free banana snack cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(910.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2482.2

Total Fat 115.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1768.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 345.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 164.5g
Protein 23.3g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 341.8mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1621.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 55.0%