Oatmeal,, Bananas & Dried Fruit Cake

There are numerous options are available when it comes to healthy diets, but it is not easy to stick with them. Among the most popular healthy foods is oatmeal. It tastes good and can be used in many recipes. It is convenient to create breakfast and snacks, such as cookies. It can be used to make a dessert, such as a cake or a welcome gift as an oat bread. One of the best benefits of oatmeal is weight loss because they make you feel fuller for longer. This, in turn, will reduce the temptation to eat. Oat also has only a few calories.  However oatmeal can be boring if one does not change the recipe occasionally. This recipe will help to solve this problem. It serves perfectly for breakfast but also as a snack with afternoon tea. The beauty of this recipe is that it is very easy to make and delicious as a result.

 Ingredients:

 2 ½ cups oatmeal

2 ripened bananas

1 cup total combination of dried fruit

1/4 cup sugar or honey

1 cup milk

1/3 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil

2 eggs

1 tsp ground cinnamon 

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

8 in. diameter cake pan

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a blender (I use a Vitamix®), add the oatmeal and grind to a powder. Remove and place in a mixing bowl.

Add the dried fruit, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the oatmeal.

Add eggs, milk, and sugar into the Vitamix® and blend well.

Pour the eggs mixture into the oatmeal mixture and whisk to combine.

Pour the batter into the cake pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center come out clean.

Serve warm.

Tip: use the dried fruit of your choice. Chop the dried fruit, if using prunes, apricots, etc....