High Protein Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track with this High Protein Cinnamon Coffee Cake, a guilt-free indulgence perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Loaded with the goodness of vanilla protein powder and whole wheat flour, this cake offers a hearty dose of protein and fiber in every bite. Its moist, tender crumb is complemented by the warm, comforting flavor of ground cinnamon and the delightful crunch of walnuts or pecans. With a swirl of cinnamon-nut topping in every layer, this easy-to-make recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep and delivers a bakery-quality treat right from your oven. Perfectly paired with a steaming cup of coffee or tea, this protein-packed coffee cake is the ultimate wholesome comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 60 grams Vanilla protein powder
• 120 grams Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 2 units Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 120 grams Plain Greek yogurt
• 60 milliliters Milk (any type)
• 60 grams Chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla protein powder, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Blend the Greek yogurt into the wet mixture until smooth.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon with the chopped walnuts or pecans.

Step 8

Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon and nut mixture evenly over the batter.

Step 9

Spread the remaining batter over the first layer and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon and nut mixture evenly over this layer.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Once cooled, slice into 8 servings. Serve with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(696.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2116.3

Total Fat 104.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 544.1mg	0%
Sodium 2203.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 111.1g
Protein 102.7g	0%

Vitamin D 111.4IU	0%
Calcium 851.2mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 1534.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.6%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 38.8%