Low Fat Chocolaty Banana Cake

Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with this Low Fat Chocolaty Banana Cake, a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers. Made with nutrient-packed ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, and a hint of nonfat Greek yogurt, this cake delivers natural sweetness and moisture while keeping the fat content low. A generous dash of unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips add rich, chocolaty decadence without the need for heavy ingredients. With simple pantry staples, minimal prep time, and a short 30-minute bake, this easy recipe is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Whether served as a midday snack or a guilt-free dessert, this wholesome banana cake is a crowd-pleaser that's as delicious as it is nutritious.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup 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 for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all the wet ingredients are combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can result in a dense cake.

Step 5

Fold in the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix gently to ensure the batter remains smooth.

Step 6

Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips into the batter and fold them in evenly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Slice and serve! Enjoy your guilt-free chocolaty banana cake as a snack or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(628.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1737.6

Total Fat 46.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3.6mg	0%
Sodium 1716.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.7g	0%
Total Sugars 134.1g
Protein 44.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 309.0mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 2020.3mg	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: 21.8%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 68.8%