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Banana Chestnut Delight

Banana Chestnut Delight

Indulge in a moist, gluten-free Banana Chestnut Delight cake. This easy recipe blends sweet bananas, nutty chestnuts, and oats for a cozy, healthy-ish treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 small very ripe bananas
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
  • 4 units eggs
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for the batter)
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 10 units chestnuts (pre-cooked and peeled)
  • 20 units raisins
  • 6 units dried apricots
  • 0.5 cup water
  • q.s. extra brown sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk or wooden spoon
  • Loaf pan or 8-inch round cake pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. In a blender, combine the ripe bananas, coconut oil, cinnamon, eggs, brown sugar, and water. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl and add almond flour, rolled oats, and baking powder. Fold together until combined.
  3. Chop 8 chestnuts, the apricots, and raisins, then fold them into the batter.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a loaf pan or cake tin and pour in the batter. Sprinkle extra brown sugar on top and press the remaining whole chestnuts for decoration.
  5. Bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure your bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness. You can use other nuts or dried fruits as substitutes. For a vegan version, replace the eggs with flax eggs. Store leftovers in plastic wrap or an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze sliced portions individually for longer storage.
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