Description
A delicious and healthy Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake packed with protein, perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
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 applesauce, Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, vanilla extract, and milk in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top (optional), then pour the remaining batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool, slice, and enjoy your protein-packed breakfast cake!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze slices for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: protein cake, cinnamon cake, healthy breakfast