Judy's Healthy Banana Nut Cake

Indulge guilt-free with Judy's Healthy Banana Nut Cake, a wholesome twist on classic comfort food that combines naturally sweet ripe bananas, nutrient-packed almond flour, and heart-healthy walnuts. This moist, flavorful cake is gluten-free and refined sugar-free, made with unsweetened applesauce and a touch of honey or maple syrup for a perfectly balanced sweetness. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while optional dark chocolate chips provide an indulgent touch. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe is an easy go-to for a nourishing snack, satisfying dessert, or even a breakfast treat! Versatile and delicious, it’s the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas while staying true to your healthy lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups almond flour
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
• 0.25 cup optional dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Step 3

Add the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped walnuts and optional dark chocolate chips, if desired.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and enjoy your healthy banana nut cake as a snack or dessert. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1037.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2611.0

Total Fat 162.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 1415.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.0g	0%
Total Sugars 143.2g
Protein 74.0g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 540.1mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2478.6mg	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: 51.9%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 37.6%