This Mini Banana Carrot Cake is a delightful, moist cake that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the earthy texture of carrots. This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy a less conventional cake with a wholesome twist. Made with oat flour, this cake offers a healthier alternative to traditional cakes, while monk fruit and brown sugar provide a natural sweetness. Greek yogurt and your choice of oil or melted ghee add richness to the batter. The addition of grated carrots and chopped walnuts brings a lovely texture and nuttiness to the cake, making it a satisfying treat.
Why You'll Love This: If you're a fan of carrot cake and banana bread, this recipe is a perfect fusion of both. It's an excellent way to use up overripe bananas and incorporate vegetables into your dessert. This cake is not overly sweet and offers the nutritional benefits of oats and carrots. It's perfect for health-conscious individuals or those looking for a tasty, yet nutritious, snack or dessert.
Perfect Occasion: Serve this Mini Banana Carrot Cake as a delightful dessert, a teatime treat, or a healthy snack. It's perfect for a small family dessert, a personal treat, or for entertaining a few close friends. This cake is also an excellent addition to brunch menus or as a sweet note in a lunchbox.
Recipe: Ingredients:
- 3/4 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp oil or melted ghee
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 3 tbsp grated carrot
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F). Grease a small cake mold.
- In one bowl, mix the mashed banana, monk fruit sweetener, brown sugar, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, oil or ghee, and egg.
- In another bowl, combine the baking powder and oat flour.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrot and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared mold.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Enjoy this Mini Banana Carrot Cake as a deliciously healthy treat! 🥕🍌🍰