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Banana Cake

Written by Marco Paiva

Banana Cake with chocolate chips

We chose this recipe because you can use banana peels, making it a healthy, delicious, zero-waste recipe!
If you don't want to reuse the banana peels, simply follow the recipe without adding them.
A great snack for breakfast or a snack for anyone who follows a healthy lifestyle :)

Ingredients

  • 4 bananas
  • 2 eggs (separate yolks and whites)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups plant-based milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar 
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup oat flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 50g chocolate chips

Preparation

  1. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  2. In a blender, blend the banana peels, egg yolks, olive oil, and plant-based milk.
  3. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients,
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Mash 3 bananas and add to the mixture.
  6. Finally, gently fold in the egg whites.
  7. Pour the mixture into a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  8. Decorate the cake with 1 banana cut in half and the chocolate chips.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.