Macrobiotic Cocoa Banana Cake

Macrobiotic cuisine focuses on the balance of yin and yang in food. This cocoa banana cake is a healthier version of a classic dessert, using natural ingredients and whole wheat flour.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Macrobiotic Cocoa Banana Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 piece Ripe Bananas
• 1.5 cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 4 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 0.5 cup Maple Syrup
• 3 tablespoon Coconut Oil
• 0.75 cup Almond Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
3. Add the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sea salt, maple syrup, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
7. Once cooled, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 18g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.