Healthy Protein Carrot Cake Recipe

Savor the flavors of this Healthy Protein Carrot Cake, a perfect blend of sweetness and nutrition. Infused with Vanilla Cake Whey Protein Blend from Revolution Nutrition, this cake is a perfect delight to your taste buds and a boom to your health goals. Packed with wholesome ingredients and carrot protein, you can enjoy this delightful cake guilt-free.

Ingredients

• Flour – 1 ½ cups (whole wheat, almond, or flour of your choice)
• Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda – ½ teaspoon 
• Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon (grounded)
• Nutmeg – ½ teaspoon (grounded) 
• Salt – ¼ teaspoon
• Applesauce – ½ cup (unsweetened and as a substitute for oil)
• Maple syrup – ¾ cup (pure or honey as substitute or taste)
• Eggs – 2 large ones
• Carrots – 1 ½ cups (for carrot protein and should be grated)
• Pineapple – ½ cup (crushed and drained. This is for natural sweetness)
• Whey Protein Blend – 1 scoop of Vanilla Cake flavor (from Revolution Nutrition)
• Optional – ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Instructions

Preheating – For this protein carrot cake, you need to achieve 350°F (175°C) temperature, so beforehand, let the oven preheat to this temperature. Meanwhile, take a 9-inch cake pan and grease it.

Mixing the Dry and Wet Ingredients – To start the separate mixing process, use one bowl for the dry and one for the wet ingredients.

Start by mixing baking powder and soda, nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon with the flour. Then, combine the eggs, applesauce, and honey in a separate bowl. Make sure to mix gradually and keep adding the dry ingredients so they can mix correctly without lumps.

Add the Final Ingredients – Once the initial mixture is done, add the crushed pineapple, carrots, and recommended protein powder into the original mix. You can use any carrot protein or other flavor of your choice. Fold in the nuts if using.

Apply the Batter and Bake – Apply the final batter on the pan by slowly pouring to make it spread evenly until smooth at the top. Allow the batter up to 30 minutes to bake correctly. You can start checking after 20 minutes if it is done using a toothpick. If, after inserting the toothpick, it comes out clean, then your cake is ready. Otherwise, let it simmer for a little bit longer.

Let it Cool and serve when warm.

This Healthy Protein Carrot Cake is a perfect and savory treat for those who want to indulge in a delicious dessert while sticking to their health and fitness regimen. Carrot protein adds an extra layer of energy for your day-to-day and workout needs. The use of natural sweeteners and the addition of protein powder make it a nutritious option for any time of the day.