Mini Protein Carrot Cakes
SnackYou've finished your workout and you're a little peckish, treat yourself to a Mini Protein Carrot Cake. This dessert is fairly unique in that it's tasty, low in sugar and great for recovery.
Calories374kcal
Carbs47g
Protein33.4g
Fats5.3g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This treat has a great blend of carbohydrates and protein to kickstart your recovery.
Health Benefits
This recipe is a great source of vitamin A, an antioxidant that can aid you immune system by reducing the damage caused by free radicals in your body.
Expert Tips
Make some extra servings to bring to work over the coming days!
Equipment
- Blender
- Greaseproof paper
Ingredients
- 100 g Oat flour (blitz oats in a food processor)
- 4 Scoops whey protein powder
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 4 Egg whites
- 4 Large carrots
- 60 g Natural yoghurt
- 90 g Honey
- 180 ml Water
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C.
- Puree the carrots in a blender, before adding the remainder of the wet ingredients.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, before pouring in the wet mixture and mixing well to form a batter.
- Pour the mix into a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow cooling before cutting into squares (e.g. 8 cakes).
Notes
1 portion of "Mini Protein Carrot Cakes" is equivalent to 300g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 33.4gFat: 5.3gSaturated Fat: 1.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 18.2mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 668mgFiber: 6.3gSugar: 29.2gVitamin A: 2537ugVitamin C: 7.5mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 2.4mg
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