Baked Date and Banana Snack Cake
This Date and Banana Healthy Snack Cake combines nutritious ingredients into a deliciously moist and flavourful cake. It's an excellent example of a treat that satisfies the sweet tooth while contributing beneficial nutrients.
Servings: 25
Calories: 92.4kcal
Ingredients
- 8-10 dates pitted
- 2 banana ripe
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted or extra light olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup kamut flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup tapioca flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, soak the dates in boiling water while you get the rest of the ingredients organized.8-10 dates
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease an 8-by-8 inch square pan. Line it with parchment paper up two opposite sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt.1 cup kamut flour, 1 cup almond flour, ¼ cup tapioca flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp salt
- Drain the dates but don’t squeeze them out. Add the bananas to the dates and mash together but leave a little chunky. Add maple syrup, oil, lemon juice and vanilla, and mix.2 banana, 1/3 cup maple syrup, ¼ cup coconut oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Fold together using a spatula BUT do not over-mix (it’s ok to see a few dry spots of flour). The mixture will be very thick.
- Pour into prepared pan and spread gently to even out.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool on a rack, flip over to remove from pan, remove parchment and slice into squares.
Cooking Tips
- Flour Substitutions: If you're looking for a gluten-free option, ensure that the kamut flour and almond meal are replaced with gluten-free alternatives like oat flour or a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- Banana and Date Mixture: Keeping the banana and date mixture slightly chunky adds texture to the cake, enhancing the eating experience.
- Baking Time: Oven temperatures can vary, so start checking the cake a few minutes before the recommended baking time to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baked Date and Banana Snack Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
92.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.6
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Sodium
142.5
mg
6
%
Potassium
60.1
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
12.4
g
4
%
Fiber
1.5
g
6
%
Sugar
5.4
g
6
%
Protein
1.7
g
3
%
Vitamin C
1.3
mg
2
%
Calcium
51.9
mg
5
%
Iron
0.7
mg
4
%
Magnesium
4.7
mg
1
%
Zinc
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.