Macadamia-Coconut Protein Cake

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by | Updated: December 4th, 2016

Most of us pass on cake due to its poor nutritional value, plus all of the calories and carbs hiding in each slice. This macadamia-coconut cake, on the other hand, is packed with protein and good-for-you ingredients. The recipe comes together quickly—just mix everything together and bake, and in 25 minutes, you get an impossible-to-resist dessert without any guilt. It’s much easier than avoiding the dessert table at your sister’s birthday party this weekend–that’s for sure!

Macadamia-Coconut Protein Cake

Macadamia-Coconut Protein Cake

Ingredients

2/3 cup oat flour
3 scoops NLA For Her Cupcake Protein Powder
1 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. raw honey
1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 eggs
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, plus more for topping
½ cup macadamia nuts, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat an 8” x 8” baking dish with coconut oil.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until batter is smooth.
  3. Pour batter into greased baking dish. Top with extra coconut flakes, if desired.
  4. Bake 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.