There are few combinations as classic and comforting in healthy cooking as apple, banana, and a touch of cinnamon. This Fit Apple and Banana Cake goes far beyond a simple healthy cake: it stays incredibly moist inside (thanks to the small pieces of fruit), has a light texture, and doesn’t contain a single spoonful of refined sugar or white flour.
It is the perfect recipe to transform those ripe fruits in your fruit bowl into a snack that will please both kids and adults. Get ready for the wonderful aroma that will fill your kitchen!
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The Secret to Perfect Moisture
Unlike fit cakes that sometimes tend to get dry, the secret of this cake is to puree part of the fruit for the batter and leave the other part in small cubes. This ensures that, with every bite, you encounter small juicy pieces of apple that contrast with the fluffy oat batter.
Carefully Selected Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 medium apples (Gala or Fuji) with skin
- 3 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or melted butter
- 2 cups fine oat flakes (or oat flour)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional, to increase natural sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon chemical baking powder
Preparation: Simple As It Should Be
Step 1: Preparing the Liquid Base Wash the apples well. Peel them and save the peels (they are rich in fiber and will go into the batter!). Cut the apples into small cubes and set aside. In a blender, combine the bananas, apple peels, eggs, and coconut oil. Blend very well until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream.
Step 2: Mixing the Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, mix the oat flakes, cinnamon, and apple cubes (and the raisins, if using). Pour the blender mixture into this bowl and gently fold everything with a spatula until the oats absorb the liquids. Add the baking powder and stir gently just to incorporate.
Step 3: Oven and Magic Pour the batter into a pan greased with a little coconut oil and sprinkled with cinnamon. If desired, decorate the top with thin slices of apple and sprinkle with more cinnamon. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35 to 40 minutes (do the toothpick test to ensure it is cooked). Let it cool before unmolding.
Conclusion
This Fit Apple and Banana Cake is irrefutable proof that eating healthily can be a true act of pleasure. The aromatic combination of cinnamon and fruit creates an incredibly comforting cake, ideal for cooler days or to accompany tea in the middle of the afternoon. Besides being an excellent option to avoid fruit waste, it nourishes the body and satisfies the palate without causing blood sugar spikes. Try it and see for yourself how a sugar-free and gluten-free cake can be so surprisingly delicious!
Recipe Technical Sheet
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes (+40 min oven time)
- Yield: 10 slices
- Difficulty: Very Easy
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