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Cottage Cheese Protein Cake

Cottage Cheese Protein Cake: Your 9g Protein Slice of Heaven

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This Cottage Cheese Protein Cake is a protein-packed treat with natural sweetness from bananas and blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 small ripe bananas, mashed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
  • Substitute blueberries with other berries if preferred.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg