High Protein Pumpkin Breakfast Cake
Start your day off on a delicious note with our High Protein Pumpkin Breakfast Cake! This moist and flavorful cake is packed with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin, oats, and vanilla protein powder, making it a perfect choice for busy mornings or a nutritious snack. With warm spices that evoke the essence of autumn, this cake is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to enjoy year-round. Whether you pair it with nut butter, fresh fruit, or yogurt, this high-protein treat is sure to become a favorite in your healthy routine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 9
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, applesauce, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; add chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing into squares for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg