Description
A healthy and tasty breakfast option, this Protein-Packed Cinnamon Swirl Cake combines protein powder and Greek yogurt for a nutritious delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Combine the protein powder, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the applesauce, Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, vanilla extract, and milk in another bowl.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top (optional), then pour the remaining batter over.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool, slice, and enjoy your protein-packed breakfast cake!
Notes
For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax seeds or chia seeds and use plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: breakfast, cake, healthy, protein, cinnamon