When it comes to eating, I crave variety. Limitations are not what I am looking for. So the paleo diet does not appeal to me that much, despite the persuasive testimonials that abound. However, I do think that eating more unprocessed foods is a good goal. “More” is a word I can embrace when it comes to food. Meanwhile, I have been quietly adding paleo dessert recipes to my Pinterest board of recipes to try. And one it particular was compelling enough for me to make (and of course tweak) for real. Not only was this mousse cake easy, the flavors were fabulous. If you like chocolate, bananas, and quick desserts, this one should satisfy your sweet tooth very nicely.
Recipe for 3-Minute Chocolate Banana Cake
adapted from Cheeky Kitchen
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened fine flake coconut, packed
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
- 1 ripe pear, peeled and thinly sliced
- raspberries, fresh or frozen
- maple syrup
Directions:
- Place bananas, eggs, coconut flakes, cocoa, almond butter, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon and honey in blender container. Puree until smooth.
- Pour batter into greased ramekins. Microwave in batches of 3 ramekins for 60 seconds. Reposition ramekins if necessary. Microwave for another 60 seconds. Test the middle with a toothick. If needed, microwave another 30 to 60 seconds.
- Allow cakes to cool for a minimum of 5 minutes before inverting onto serving plates. Top with slices of pear and raspberries and drizzle with maple syrup. Cakes may be served warm (my preference), at room temperature, or chilled.
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I’m also sharing this recipe at Savoring Saturdays.
Swirls and Spice 
Yum! Me likes quick and easy desserts!
Yes, this takes hardly any more time than making a smoothie. That’s why I had to try it!
Looks great! 🙂
This sounds incredible. I LOVE finding grain free desserts that are not full of tapioca starch and potato starch. My husband is gluten free and I think we will all like this!
I have such a sweet tooth. I truly need a healthy dessert. I pinned it!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com Thank you so much for linking up with Saturday Dishes.
I think you’ll enjoy it. It’s time I made it again too!
This chocolate cake looks so moist and delicious!
I pinned it! Thanks for stopping by Saturday Dishes and linking up.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com
I love the idea of bulk-baking these little cakes! I love microwave cakes – and they make for great breakfasts on the go!
They do make incredibly delicious breakfasts! 🙂
I’ve never microwaved a cake – will be a weekend project with the kids!
ceecee
It’s not an overly sweet cake, so you could add more sweetener if that’s what you are used to. Enjoy! 🙂
Yum!! Microwave cakes are the bomb, so quick and easy. Not much better than cake for breakfast 😀
This cake is definitely healthy enough for breakfast. I plan on having it tomorrow morning if possible! 🙂
Yum! three minutes for a healthy dessert? I’m in!