Description
A delightful coffee cake packed with protein, perfect for breakfast or as a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, applesauce, sugar, and eggs, and blend until creamy.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix the flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Add in extras: Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour and spread: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool it down: Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm for an indulgent treat, possibly with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: coffee cake, cottage cheese, protein, snack, dessert, healthy baking