Description
A delicious yet healthy blueberry ricotta cake that’s under 100 calories per serving. Enjoy the rich flavors without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup low-calorie sweetener (Stevia or Splenda)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Optional: zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Mix the low-fat ricotta cheese, egg whites, sweetener, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.
- Add the almond flour and baking powder, combining gently.
- Fold in the blueberries carefully to avoid crushing them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
For a lemon version, add lemon zest and juice for a tangy twist. Can substitute flours for gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: low-calorie dessert, blueberry dessert, ricotta cake, healthy dessert recipes