Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake Recipe
This Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake is a nutritious and delicious baked treat, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast. It blends oats, vanilla protein powder, and egg whites into a smooth batter, then swirls in cinnamon to add a warm, comforting flavor. Baked to perfection, it’s high in protein and low in sugar, making it ideal for a health-conscious diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 1 small cake (serves 2) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon Stevia
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 egg whites (2 ounces or 6 tablespoons)
- ⅔ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking the protein cake.
- Blend Ingredients: Blend the oats, egg whites, water, vanilla protein powder, Stevia, and baking powder until the mixture is smooth and has a thick pancake batter consistency. Do not add cinnamon yet.
- Pour Batter (First Layer): Pour half of the batter into a small (about 4.5 inches across) nonstick pan, evenly spreading it out.
- Add Cinnamon Swirl: Sprinkle the tablespoon of cinnamon over the first layer of batter to create the cinnamon swirl effect.
- Pour Batter (Second Layer): Pour the remaining batter on top, covering the cinnamon layer.
- Create Swirl: Use a knife to gently pull through the batter a few times to swirl the cinnamon slightly into the top layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the cake is set and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the cake rest for a few minutes after baking to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure not to over blend the batter to maintain some texture from the oats.
- Use a small nonstick pan about 4.5 inches across for the best shape and bake time.
- Adjust cinnamon amount to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder cinnamon flavor.
- This recipe can be customized with different protein powder flavors if desired.
- Let the cake rest fully to make slicing easier and to enhance flavor.
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