Healthy Banana Cake (Mashed Banana · Egg · Olive Oil)

This simple, moist banana cake uses just mashed ripe bananas, eggs, and olive oil as the core wet ingredients — minimal, wholesome, and easy to make. It’s naturally sweet from bananas, lower in added fat than many cakes, and ready in one bowl.


Ingredients (makes one 8–9-inch cake)

  • 3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Oat Flour (or gluten free flour) ( Almond Flour)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8–9 inch cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in eggs, olive oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet and fold until just combined; don’t overmix. Fold in nuts or chips if using.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and bake 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (start checking at 25–30 minutes).
  6. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Tips & Variations

  • Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.
  • Substitute 1/4–1/3 cup honey or maple syrup for some sugar; reduce liquid slightly if needed.
  • For extra whole-grain nutrition, replace half the flour with whole-wheat flour.
  • For a lighter crumb, separate eggs: beat whites to soft peaks and fold in last.
  • Add 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt for tang and extra moisture.
  • Store at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days; freeze slices for longer storage.

Nutrition note (approximate, per slice — 8 slices)

  • Calories: ~220
  • Protein: ~4 g
  • Fat: ~9–11 g (mostly from olive oil and nuts)
  • Fiber: ~2–3 g

Enjoy as a breakfast treat, snack, or healthier dessert.


Important Note

A note from Rooted Remedy: Natural remedies are powerful, but they are not instant. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs that force a chemical change, herbs and foods work gently with your body's own systems.

This takes time. Consistency is the secret. Give each remedy at least 5–7 days of regular use before deciding if it works for you.


Sources & References

Information in this article was compiled from publicly available educational resources and scientific literature, including:

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Harvard Health Publishing
  • PubMed Research Database
  • National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.