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Go Bananas Over BANANA NUT CAKE
No Added Fat, Sugar-Free, Wheat-Free, Low Gluten & Gluten-Free .

Utensils needed: One bowl, spoon, fork, measuring cups, 11 x 7 glass baking dish.

Preheat Oven 325° F
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce (mix with spoon)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (mix)
  • 2 cups ripe bananas peeled & mashed (tap cup to settle contents)
  • 1-1/4 cups brown rice flour (Bob's Red Mill)
  • 1 cup spelt flour
  • 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup purified water (mix)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (black walnuts are great or regular walnuts or nut of choice)
  • Mix

Note:  For gluten-free, use imitation vanilla, omit spelt flour and use all brown rice flour. For low salt, omit salt.


Follow recipe in order given and mix when directed. Pour batter into 11 x 7 glass baking dish lightly sprayed with Pam spray. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes. Turn oven off and check in 5 minutes by inserting a knife (should be done). If not done, check every 5 minutes until inserted knife comes out clean. Do not over-bake. Cool 30 minutes.

Does not need icing. Best if eaten within 24 hours. Store in airtight container or cover baking dish. Freezes well.

Note: If you use another brand of brown rice flour, be certain it does not have a sand-like texture.


Mary Glenda
A Critical Care Nurse and Nutrition Enthusiast.
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