By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026

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Banana Snack Cake

Serves 8

265 cal · 35 min

Banana Snack Cake

Recipe GLPR1f66b2384de0ea

4.0(1)
Dessert
35 min
265 cal
Servings: 8
Oven
SNAP eligible

A moist, wholesome banana cake made with Greek yogurt and ripe bananas, lightly sweetened with brown sugar and finished with optional sliced almonds. This tender snack cake is baked until golden and serves as a satisfying treat for any time of day.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1/3 cup sliced almonds, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and lightly beaten egg. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.

  3. Stir the light brown sugar into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. If using, fold in the sliced almonds.

  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

  7. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Every ingredient is a staple at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, ALDI, and Walmart in Charlotte—bananas, eggs, oil, yogurt, and almonds are all standard stock. The stated 35 minutes is honest for mixing and baking, making this genuinely quick. At roughly $1.20 to $1.50 per serving, it's cheap enough for a weeknight, with cost driven mainly by the almonds and brown sugar rather than any exotic item. This is a no-fuss sheet cake that reheats fine in a toaster oven and works for family snacking or a casual dessert without demanding constant attention or special trips.

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