Banana, Cocoa & Oat: A Slice of Comfort in Every Bite
A wholesome, fudgy chocolate dessert made with ripe bananas, oats, and cocoa—naturally sweet, nutrient-rich, and perfect for guilt-free indulgence. Moist, rich, and just the right amount of sweet, this bake is a crowd-pleaser at any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g oat flakes (approximately 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp)
- 200 ml hot milk
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- A pinch of vanillin or vanilla extract
- 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Chopped walnuts (optional, to taste)
- Chocolate chips (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a small baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, pour the hot milk over the oat flakes and let them soak for 10 minutes.
- Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanillin to the soaked oats. Stir until well combined.
- Mix in cocoa powder and baking powder until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in chopped walnuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally sweetened by ripe bananas; no extra sugar needed unless desired.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, increase cocoa powder slightly or add dark chocolate chips.
- For added protein, you can replace one egg with 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and tastes even fudgier when chilled.