**🍌 Healthy Moist Cake (No Sugar, No Butter) 🍏**
✅ **No refined sugar** ✅ **No butter** ✅ **High in fiber & nutrients**
This cake is naturally sweet thanks to bananas and applesauce, making it a great alternative to traditional cakes while keeping it soft and delicious.
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**🥣 Ingredients (for 6 servings):**
**Dry Ingredients:**
– 120g (1 cup) whole wheat flour (or oat flour) 🌾
– 1/2 packet (about 5g) baking powder
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
– 1 pinch of salt
**Wet Ingredients:**
– 2 ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter!) 🍌
– 2 eggs 🥚
– 100g (1/2 cup) unsweetened applesauce 🍏
– 1 plain yogurt (Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt works too)
– 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 🍯 (optional, for extra sweetness)
– 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or olive oil, optional for softness)
**Optional Add-ins for Extra Flavor:**
– A handful of **dark chocolate chips** 🍫
– 1 tablespoon **chopped nuts** (almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts) 🌰
– 1 teaspoon **vanilla extract**
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**👩🍳 Instructions:**
1️⃣ **Preheat the oven** to **180°C (350°F)**. Grease a small cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2️⃣ **Mash the bananas** in a large bowl until smooth.
3️⃣ **Add the wet ingredients**: eggs, applesauce, yogurt, honey (if using), and melted coconut oil. Mix well until combined.
4️⃣ **In another bowl**, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
5️⃣ **Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture**, stirring gently to avoid over-mixing. The batter should be smooth and slightly thick.
6️⃣ **Pour the batter** into the prepared cake pan. **Optional:** Sprinkle dark chocolate chips or nuts on top.
7️⃣ **Bake for 25-30 minutes** or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8️⃣ **Let the cake cool** for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
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**🍽️ Nutritional Benefits:**
✅ **Bananas** = Natural sweetness + potassium 🍌
✅ **Whole wheat flour** = More fiber than white flour 🌾
✅ **Applesauce** = Keeps it moist without butter 🍏
✅ **Greek yogurt** = Adds protein & creaminess 🥄
**🔥 Approximate Calories per Slice:** ~150-180 kcal (without extra toppings).
💡 **Best served with:** A cup of tea, coffee, or a side of fresh berries! 🍓☕
