This easy banana cake is just 2 ingredients and doesn’t contain any wheat flour, butter, eggs, oil or refined sugar. It also doesn’t require any cooking or baking. The cake bars are sweet and full of banana flavor.
I am always looking for fun new ways to use up bananas and this new recipe is so quick and easy. I love that it doesn’t require any cooking or baking, though I did test out a baked version as well. I like making this so I can have it for an afternoon snack when I’m craving something sweet.
Ingredients
- Ripe Bananas
- Coconut Flour
Bananas
You will want to use very ripe bananas. The riper your bananas are, the easier they are to mash and the sweeter your cake will be. There is no added sugar to this recipe so all the sweetness comes from the bananas. Looking for a banana substitute? You can make something similar with pumpkin.
Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is used to provide structure and the flour element for these cake bars. Unfortunately, I do not have a substitute for coconut flour. I have tested this recipe with almond flour and oat flour and it doesn’t work. The reason why coconut flour works so well is because it is highly absorbent so it can absorb all of the moisture from the bananas.
No Bake Cake Texture
This is a no bake cake so it will not taste like your traditional fluffy baked banana cake. These are more like cake balls but in cake bar form because they have some flour structure to them but they are more moist and dense than a regular cake.
Can you bake this?
I’ve had quite a few people ask if they can bake my no bake recipes. Yes you can bake this. It won’t change the texture much, but it will make the cake a little more sweet and a little more firm if you find the no bake version too moist for your liking.
Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
You can definitely serve these cake bars without any frosting at all, but if you want to add frosting, you can top them with a healthier cream cheese frosting made with cream cheese, Greek yogurt and maple syrup.
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2 Ingredient Healthy No Bake Banana Cake
Ingredients
- 3 medium very ripe bananas (approx 342 grams without peel)
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
Cream Cheese Frosting (optional)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or more as needed
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 4 inch baking loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork or spoon until it becomes puree consistency. Stir in coconut flour until evenly mixed. Your mixture should thicken and resemble a cookie dough consistency. You can taste and adjust as needed. If you find your mixture is too wet, you can add a little extra coconut flour.
- Spread mixture into prepared baking pan, using a spatula to smooth out the surface. Wrap cake loaf pan with plastic wrap. This will prevent the bananas from oxidizing too much and turning the cake brown or gray. Place into fridge for about 1 hour to let cake firm up slightly, making it easier to slice. Cake can actually be eaten without refrigerating it but it will be easier to slice if it is refrigerated. When ready to serve, slice cake. I don't recommend slicing ahead of time because the bananas in the cake will oxidize and change the color of the cake from light yellow to a brown or gray color. I also recommend only slicing as much as you will be eating to preserve the color.
- To make frosting, whisk together cream cheese, greek yogurt and maple syrup. Taste and adjust as needed. Frosting can be added before or after the cake is refrigerated.
- Store uneaten cake and frosting in the fridge in an airtight container.
Notes
- This no bake cake will not taste like a traditional baked fluffy cake. It is more dense and moist and similar to cake balls but in cake bar form.
- When you first make the cake, it will be a pale yellow color. But the bananas will oxidize and cause the cake to turn darker and more of a brown or gray color if left out. Keeping the cake sealed will help prevent oxidation. I also recommend only slicing what you plan on eating because the inside of the cake will stay yellow until it is sliced.
- Yes you can bake this cake. If you do not like how moist the cake is, baking it will dry out some of that moisture and make the cake firmer. However, it will still be very similar to the no baked version. It will not taste or become a fluffy cake if it is baked. To bake the cake, bake it at 350F for about 40 minutes or until firm.
- You can substitute bananas for pumpkin puree. See body of post for more details. I do not have a substitute for coconut flour. See body of post for more detailed explanation.
- I used Bob's Red Mill coconut flour.*
- *This product link is an affiliate link. This means I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no extra charge to you).
- Estimated nutrition is for cake bars without frosting.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
Oven went out, so coming across your no bake items is refreshing.. I will try out as many cookie no bake and see what my tasters say ??
We hope you enjoy the recipe!
What is the shelf life for this recipe? Also, can you freeze them? Again, what is the shelf life if they are frozen?
We recommend keeping them in the refrigerator. They should keep well for several days. We haven’t tried freezing them and can’t say for sure how they will hold up.
Can I substitute maple syrup with honey? Thanks!
We haven’t tried honey in the frosting, but think it would work. If you try it please let us know!
Hi, love your recipes! Have browsed through some of it, and wonder if this will work if substitute the coconut flour with oat flour? (I’m afraid we will not like the texture of the coconut flour…)
As mentioned in the post, we tried it with oat flour and it doesn’t work.
Hi Kirby, the recipe looks delicious, will try to get the coconut flour from the Supermarkets here in town. Palmerston North, NZ. Will let you know how it goes!!
Also when you post nutritional information, can you put in energy requirements in kj, as in kilojoules?
Sorry, but we can only provide calorie amounts. Hope you enjoyed the recipe!
I can’t believe this worked out! Just made it and taste wonderful. Definitely a good fix to the afternoon sweet crave. I have added few drops of lemon and some flaxseeds. I finally found a recipe with coconut flour which does not include any eggs. Thank you for sharing!
I’m glad it worked out for you!
Some lemon juice to cslow down the oxidation?
that might help but you will also taste the lemon juice
I’m wondering if chopped walnuts would work in it?
yes that should be fine
Great
Where can i get the coconut flour? I couldn’t find it here. Do you have a picture of its packaging so that i can show to the seller at the cake bakery shop. Thanks.
Where are you located? Here I am able to get coconut flour at most grocery stores. It is also available online at stores like Amazon
It’s so good.. I love it.
I’m so happy you loved it!
Hi There
Just wondering can you buy this flour in stores ?
I guess it will depend where you are located, but I am able to get it at most grocery stores and also on Amazon
Can you add nuts or raisins?
yes
Will no baking make the coconut flour taste Raw?
no
Thanks. Can i make it with chickpea flour?
Sorry I don’t know
Can you substitute almond flour instead of coconut flour?
Unfortunatley no. It will not work with almond flour. Please see the post for a more detailed explanation
Could leftover unfrosted cake be frozen for later consumption?
I haven’t tried freezing
How to make coconut flour? Is it available online shopping?
I like your no bake recipes…it’s really awesome…
It is available online on Amazon
Aldi supermarkets sell coconut flour
I get my coconut flour from Walmart in Greensburg, PA. It’s the Great Value brand. They might sell it where you live, as well.
Could I use Rice flour instead of coconut flour??
Thanks for the response
it will not work with rice flour
Do you have a suggestion for a vegan icing?
Maybe a whipped coconut cream icing?
Going to try it.!!
I hope you like it!
Love this recipe
thank you!
Love this!!
thank you!
Excellent substitute for cravings especially sweet ones.
I’m glad you liked them!
Looks so yummy?. Thank you so much for a great post.Will try
I hope you enjoy!
Easy, sounds tasty, love banana bread
hope you enjoy!
I have a question Can I make the cake with two bananas instead of three I realize it will not make as much
yes, just also reduce the coconut flour accordingly and use a smaller pan.