Description
This Greek Yogurt Cake is a moist and flavorful treat made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, ripe banana, and oat flour. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and studded with rich dark chocolate chips, this cake offers a healthy twist on traditional desserts. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a guilt-free dessert, it combines protein, fiber, and a subtle sweetness with minimal added fats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 180 grams (⅔ cup) Greek yogurt
- 1 ripe banana (about 100 grams / 3.5 oz.) or ½ cup applesauce
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) maple syrup (or honey)
- 150 grams (1 ½ cups) oat flour (or preferred flour)
- 50 grams (½ cup) almond flour (or more oat flour)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ⅙ tsp salt
- 60 ml (¼ cup) milk of choice
- 50 grams (¼ cup) dark or extra dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Mold: Preheat your oven to 180ºC (360°F). Line a 20 cm (7.8 inches) cake mold with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, homogenous mixture.
- Make the Cake Batter: Gradually add the oat flour, almond flour, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Stir continuously while slowly pouring in the milk to create a smooth batter without lumps.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter if you desire a rich chocolatey flavor and texture in your cake.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake mold. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the right level of doneness.
Notes
- You can substitute the ripe banana with ½ cup of applesauce to adjust flavor and sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your oat flour is certified gluten-free and use almond flour as indicated.
- Maple syrup or honey can be used interchangeably depending on your preference and dietary needs.
- Dark or extra dark chocolate chips enhance the flavor while keeping sugar levels moderate.
- Milk of choice can be dairy or plant-based, such as almond, soy, or oat milk, to suit dietary preferences.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Cake, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 80 grams)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Greek Yogurt Cake, Healthy Cake, Banana Cake, Oat Flour Cake, Greek Yogurt Dessert, Low Fat Cake, Maple Syrup Sweetened Cake
