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A slice of healthy protein carrot cake with creamy Greek yogurt frosting on a white plate.
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Best Darn Healthy Protein Carrot Cake

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 225kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups oat flour
  • 60 grams vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon sal t
  • 2 large egg s
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.5 cup non -fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup non -fat plain Greek yogurt (for frosting)
  • 30 grams vanilla whey protein powder (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (for frosting)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, applesauce, 0.33 cup maple syrup, and vanilla extract until homogenous.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the oat flour, 60g protein powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stirring until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the finely grated carrots until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • Prepare the protein frosting by whisking together 1 cup Greek yogurt, 30g protein powder, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup until smooth and thick.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before slicing into 8 portions.