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A delicious plate of Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake for a Guilt-Free Breakfast Delight

Best Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake for a Guilt-Free Breakfast Delight

This cinnamon swirl protein cake is soft, fluffy, and packed with gooey cinnamon ribbons while delivering 20g of protein per slice. A healthy breakfast or dessert that tastes like a cinnamon roll with a light, cloud-like texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 –2 tablespoons sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter optional for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl whisk protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  3. Add eggs and almond milk and mix until smooth.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Sprinkle extra cinnamon and a little sweetener over the batter.
  6. Add remaining batter on top.
  7. Use a knife to gently swirl the batter to create a cinnamon pattern.
  8. Sprinkle optional chocolate chips or nuts on top.
  9. Bake for 12–14 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Brush melted butter over the cake while warm.
  11. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use a whey-casein blend protein powder for the best texture. Avoid overbaking to keep the cake soft and moist. Let the cake rest before slicing for clean cuts.