Description
These Pumpkin (Protein) Cakes are a great snack for after a workout or for anytime you need a little pick me up in between meals. Healthy and nutritious.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 scoops egg white vanilla protein powder, or preferred protein powder
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 oz apple sauce
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 15 oz pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Coconut oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9×13″ baking dish with coconut oil spray, set aside.
- Mix almond flour, vanilla protein powder, arrowroot powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.
- In a standing mixer, whisk egg whites, pumpkin, vanilla extract, almond milk, apple sauce and honey on medium speed. Add in dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until no lumps remain. Transfer batter to baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely and cut into squares.
- The recipe makes 24 small squares…or you can eat it as a cake with some sort of nut butter spread.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American