Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Cake Recipe

A chocolate chip cookie protein cake topped with whipped cream.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Cake Recipe

This chocolate chip cookie protein cake is soft, sweet, and packed with protein. An easy, healthier dessert made with simple ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time21

Resting Time10

Total Time36

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: All American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 433kcal

Author: Sammi Ricke

Cost: $2.00

Equipment

Ingredients

Batter

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup (about 45 grams) vegan vanilla protein powder (see notes)
1/2 Tablespoon sugar free dark chocolate chips
1 egg
1 egg white or 2 Tablespoons egg whites
2 teaspoons almond butter or any nut butter
2 teaspoons coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon almond extract (see notes)

Toppings

1/2 Tablespoon sugar free dark chocolate chips
flaked sea salt
whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F.
Spray non-stick cooking spray into a 6" diameter round glazed cast iron pan or any small oven safe skillet.
In a small mixing bowl, stir together all cake batter ingredients until the batter is smooth.
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/3 cup (about 45 grams) vegan vanilla protein powder, 1/2 Tablespoon sugar free dark chocolate chips, 1 egg, 1 egg white or 2 Tablespoons egg whites, 2 teaspoons almond butter, 2 teaspoons coconut flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes (ours takes 21 minutes). Be careful to not overbake or the cake will be dry. The top should be set and the edges a golden brown.
Remove the cake from the oven and promptly place the dark chocolate chips on top. Sprinkle a few sea salt flakes on top too!
1/2 Tablespoon sugar free dark chocolate chips, flaked sea salt
Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before eating. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
whipped cream

Notes

Ingredient Tips - Different brand of plant-based protein powders weigh differently and have different consistencies. Protein powders and baking can be finicky. It may take a few tries before you get the ratios correct with your brand of protein powder OR it may work perfectly the 1st time. This cake is so yummy, it's worth getting right! If you don't have almond extract, just omit it from the recipe. We love the flavor that almond extract gives to baked goods because it always reminds us of wedding cake but the cake will taste just fine without it.

Nutrition numbers do not include whipped cream.

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