Chocolate Chip Snack Cake Recipe
Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, this Chocolate Chip Snack Cake is naturally sweetened, keeps you full and energized, and is a totally guilt-free, delicious snack.
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp overly ripe bananas mashed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut milk, almond or whole milk
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats*
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 oz chocolate chopped
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, honey, mashed bananas, vanilla, eggs, and almond milk. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, and the cake batter is smooth. Fold in chopped chocolate, reserving a few tablespoons to sprinkle on top if desired.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a knife comes out with a few crumbs attached. The batter may look undercooked, but it will firm up. Do not overbake! Overbaking will result in dried-out bars, and no one likes that. I always bake mine for 20 minutes and never have any problems. Cool the bars on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes so they settle a bit, then cut into 16 squares. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Source: Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen.
*To keep this recipe gluten-free, check the oat packaging.
-For a dairy-free version, use both dairy-free milk and chocolate.
-Switch up the flavor by adding ⅓ cup of fresh blueberries into the mixture instead of chocolate!
STORE the Chocolate Chip Bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can FREEZE the bars for up to 3 months by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer-safe bag.
To enjoy later, thaw at room temperature or REHEAT in the microwave for a few seconds until soft and gooey again.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
