3-Ingredient Base “Morning” Fruit Cake
Prep time: 10 minutes | Bake time: 35–40 minutes | Servings: 6 slices
Ingredients
2 cups Rolled oats (blended into a coarse flour)
3 large Ripe bananas (mashed well—these provide the moisture and sweetness)
1 cup Mixed dried fruits and nuts (such as raisins, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts for that jeweled look)
Optional for better texture: 2 eggs and 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions
Prepare the “Flour”: Place your oats into a blender or food processor and pulse until they reach a coarse, flour-like consistency.
Mash the Base: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until they are liquid and smooth. This acts as your sugar and oil replacement.
Combine: Stir the oat flour into the mashed bananas until a thick batter forms. Fold in your mixed dried fruits and nuts.
Note: If you are using eggs and baking powder for a fluffier rise, whisk them into the bananas before adding the oats.
Bake: Pour the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined small cake pan or loaf tin. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Cook: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes. The cake is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool: Let it cool completely in the pan before slicing. This type of flourless cake needs time to “set” so it doesn’t crumble when cut.
Why This is a Great Breakfast
Sustained Energy: The complex carbohydrates in the oats provide slow-releasing energy to keep you full longer.
Naturally Sweet: The ripeness of the bananas provides all the sweetness needed, eliminating the need for refined sugar.
Fiber-Rich: Between the oats, bananas, and dried fruits, this cake is excellent for digestive health.
