protein apple cake without protein powder

2 slices of protein apple cake on a white plate.

5 from 1 vote

protein apple cake without protein powder

This protein apple cake combines the cozy flavors of fall with 13g of protein per slice without protein powder, making it the perfect healthy treat for autumn baking. It's packed with fresh Honeycrisp apples and Greek yogurt, proving that healthy baking doesn't have to sacrifice taste.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hemp seeds, no protein powder

Servings: slices

Calories: 416kcal

Author: Mika Kinney

Ingredients

Cake

½ cup almond flour
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup hemp seeds hemp hearts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup maple syrup or monk fruit maple syrup to reduce calories
1 cup apple sauce
½ cup non-fat 0% Greek yogurt
2 eggs
2 ½ cups honeycrisp apples about 2 large apples, diced and peeled

Topping

8 oz cream cheese softened to room temp
½ cup non-fat 0% Greek yogurt
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Prepare an 8x8-inch square pan or a bread pan by greasing it and lightly dusting it with flour to prevent sticking.
Mix: Whisk together the ½ cup almond flour, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ cup hemp seeds, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl. In a separate bowl or container, whisk together the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¾ cup maple syrup, 1 cup apple sauce, ½ cup non-fat 0% Greek yogurt, and 2 eggs, leaving out the apples for now.
Combine: Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix. Then, fold in the chopped 2 ½ cups honeycrisp apples .
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and loosely cover with foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes for an 8x8 pan or 40-45 minutes for a bread pan. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center — it should come out clean when the bread is fully baked. Keep in mind that the apples can cause it to take a little longer to bake through.
Make the frosting: First use a hand beater to whip the cream cheese. It's super important to do this first to avoid sepeartion! Then add the rest of the frosting ingredients and mix together until smooth. Place the frosting in the fridge to chill and firm up.
Frost: Once the bread is done, let it cool completely before frosting. To speed up the cooling process, you can remove the bread from the pan once it has cooled slightly and place it in the freezer for a short time. Once cooled, frost the bread and enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: Store this in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds from frozen.

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