Chocolate Protein Cake (guest post).
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
I’ve been on this healthier-me quest for almost five years now, but I only recently tumbled to the miracle that is the Chocolate Protein Cake (and some people say Pinterest is just a big time suck).
When I think of how many mornings I could have had chocolate cake for breakfast…well, it doesn’t help to dwell on the past.
Instead I’ll pass along my version of the Chocolate Protein Cake, only slightly adapted from the one I found on Foods of April , just in case I’m not the only one on the planet who’s late to the protein cake party.
Ingredients:
15 grams protein powder (This is one scoop of GNC unsweetened soy protein isolate; your powder & scoop size may vary.)
1 tbsp 100% cocoa powder (I use dark chocolate–swoon)
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 packets stevia (or sweetener of choice–it does need it if you’re using unsweetened protein powder. Trust me.)
1 tbsp pure pumpkin or applesauce
3 tbsp. Egg Beaters Whites
dash of cinnamon
drop or two vanilla
Stir it all together in a microwaveable mug or small bowl and zap it for 60-70 seconds, depending on your microwave.
Then carefully, because it’s H-O-T!, remove it from the microwave and loosen the edges with a knife or spoon before upending the cup and plopping the cake onto your plate or, um, your paper towel/aluminum foil if you’re cooking to go.
Don’t worry if it looks a little, ahem, ugly, it’s CAKE.
In addition to its yummiliciousness, what makes this cake such a perfect start to the morning is that it’s packed with protein (almost 20g!) and has only 115 calories with the brands I use.
This means that you can “frost” it with a healthy scoop of Greek yogurt, some chia seed pudding, or a tablespoon (or two) of nut butter without breaking the calorie bank. Cake for breakfast can be healthy. Who knew?!
Cammy hopped off the diet-go-round five years ago and never went back. Instead, she focused on making small, sustainable changes over time, found joy (and cupcakes) in small victories, and lost 100 pounds along the way. She blogs at The Tippy Toe Diet and Serentipity.
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OMG. I just made this and it’s amazing! Thanks Cammy and Carla!
Whew! Glad you enjoyed it!
Love this idea. Good nutrition and handy dandy portion control all at once.
I am there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YUM! Thx Cammy!!! AND, Carla for having her AND Egg Beaters!
Obsessing about food is called an eating disorder!
Can’t wait to give this a try
oh wow…
Looks great Cammy!!! Thanks! See you over at your blog. And Miz, thanks for putting Cammy on here!! Hope you both have a great day.
Wow – that sounds WAY better than what I’ve been eating for breakfast…
Since I’m not a fan of Egg Beaters, can one just use a whole egg rather than the whites? This sounds like a great way to have a sweet treat cheat on a Primal diet.
I’m not sure, Kristin, but it would certainly be worth a try. When I sub egg whites for whole eggs, I usually use 2 whites for each egg. This would mean you’d use half an egg if you followed this recipe *exactly*. But, you know, there’s something to be said for being daring. I say try it with the whole entire egg!
(I’ll be stepping out on the wild side next week and trying it.)
Hi, Cammy!!! Yum. I love something that I can make in a portion for one:)
Looks and sounds really yummy! Thanks for sharing!
“cake” is my native language! oh wait. protein. Yesss. It must have the proteins in it. Sorry. I lost my farcking mind for a sec with all this cake talk.
I tried this last night and LOVE it! Holy healthy option for my sweet tooth!!!
And thank you for this recipe!!
Sounds yummy!
Keep focused!!!!
WOW! I am definitely going to have to try this. As a choco-holic I experience cravings for the sweet snack at all times of day, even right when I get out of bed. Although I used to down two chocolate chip Eggo waffles in the morning before school when I was younger, that no longer fits into my health plan. This sounds like an amazing recipe to power you up in the morning in a yummy way! I’m going to have to explore pinterest for more recipes like this.
Hi, Cammy!!! Yum. I love something that I can make in a portion for one:)
I used plain whey protein powder for mine, it definitely needed more sweetener and cocoa, but those are easy adjustments. great easy chocolate craving snack. might add a little more pumpkin too for a less eggy texture