Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Skillet Cake (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)
It’s like cinnamon roll, meets banana bread, meets cake. This cinnamon swirl banana bread skillet cake is full of flavor, cinnamony, and made with wholesome ingredients. You can either dig in straight from the pan or cut out a slice and put whatever toppings you like on it. Sometimes I like it with dairy-free yogurt, nut butter, or just plain! It’s a comfort food that everyone will love. It’s healthy enough for breakfast, but sweet enough for dessert. I love the cinnamon swirl because cinnamon and banana are made to go together! This cinnamon swirl banana bread skillet cake is moist, fluffy, vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar free.
I know banana bread was the ultimate thing to bake in 2020, but my love for banana bread started way before then and will never end! Make this easy skillet cake and your belly will be so happy.
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Skillet Cake (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 Tbsp water)
- 3 large, very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10 inch cast iron skillet (or similar size 8-10 inches should work) with coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, make the flax egg by mixing the ground flaxseed with the water. Set aside to thicken for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, add the oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- To the bowl with the flax eggs, add the ripe bananas and mash until smooth. Add the melted coconut oil, vanilla, and maple syrup. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet. With a spatula, stir until combined, careful not to over mix! Pour batter into the cast iron skillet.
- Make the cinnamon swirl by combining the applesauce, coconut sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Put dollops of the cinnamon mixture all over the top of the batter. Lightly swirl it in the batter with a knife or toothpick.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool for 30 minutes before eating. Enjoy!