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4 Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Cake

4 Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Cake
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This 4 Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Cake is a simple, delicious, and nourishing dessert perfect for guilt-free indulgence. Made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, oats or oat flour, and pure maple syrup or honey, it offers a moist, flavorful chocolate treat that’s easy to prepare and customizable to your dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas (for natural sweetness and moisture)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (rich in antioxidants and deep chocolate flavor)
  • 1 cup oats or oat flour (for structure and subtle nuttiness)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey (natural sweeteners)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no large chunks remain.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the cocoa powder and oats (or oat flour), stirring well to evenly distribute the cocoa throughout the oats for consistent chocolate flavor.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the mashed bananas and maple syrup into the dry ingredients. Stir gently but thoroughly until you achieve a uniform, thick batter without overmixing.
  4. Bake and Cool: Grease a small cake pan or line it with parchment paper. Transfer the batter evenly, then bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Don’t skip sifting: Sift cocoa powder if it’s lumpy to avoid dry pockets in the batter.
  • Oat texture matters: Use finely ground oats for a smoother crumb, or leave them slightly coarse for added texture.
  • Bake in mini pans: Smaller sizes ensure even cooking and easy portion control.
  • Cooling is key: Let the cake cool fully so it sets and slices cleanly without crumbling.

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