Easy Baked Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake
A nutritious, protein-packed cake perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack, featuring a comforting cinnamon swirl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 cup protein powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Grease a square baking pan and pour the batter in, smooth it out.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cake cool in the pan, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter to maintain a fluffy texture and adjust sweetness to your preference.