Deliciously Healthy Banana Oat Cake

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, honey (or maple syrup), and applesauce. Mix until well combined.

3.Add the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the banana mixture. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

4.If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and dark chocolate chips into the batter.

5.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

6.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7.Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.