Cakes

Vegan Post-Workout Protein Cake

Name: Vegan Post-Workout Protein Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour; 1 cup green buckwheat flour; 1/2 cup protein powder; 1 cup soy milk; 1 cup applesauce; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup chocolate crisps; 3 tablespoons 100% natural maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

A vegan protein cake, gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free, born from a protein pancake that happily went off course. Rich in protein and perfect for a post-strength-workout treat.

Published on July 2, 2024

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Total time35 min

Servings8 slices

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1 cup green buckwheat flour
1/2 cup protein powder
1 cup soy milk
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup chocolate crisps
3 tablespoons 100% natural maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until evenly combined.
3Transfer the mixture to a baking pan.
4Lower the temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 20-25 minutes on turbo (fan) mode.

The original plan was to come into the kitchen after a good strength workout and make myself a protein pancake, but partway through I realized the ingredients were taking me somewhere else, and I ended up with a protein cake. Enjoy, bon appetit!