04/07/2023
Happy World Health Day! Let's celebrate with this healthier take on an old favorite - it's gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb and packed with springtime goodness! Maybe it'll come in handy this Sunday. 🐰 🥕
Prep time: 15 minutes ; Cook time: 25 minutes
Makes 6 slices (serving size 1 slice)
INGREDIENTS:
⅓ c. Lindora Vanilla Protein Shake Mix
¼ c. calorie-free sweetener (we like xylitol or monkfruit)
2 tbsp. coconut flour
¼ tsp. baking soda
dash salt
1 ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
¾ c. shredded carrot
¼ c. unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp. almond butter
1 large egg white
FROSTING:
6 oz. reduced fat greek cream cheese
1 ½ tbsp. Lindora Vanilla Protein Shake Mix
⅓ c. calorie-free powdered sweetener*
¼ tsp. pure vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS: (Preheat oven to 325 degrees F)
1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
2. Finely grate one medium carrot (or enough to yield ¾ cup).
3. Add carrots and remaining ingredients to dry mixture and mix to combine. (Add 1-2 tbsp. almond milk or water if batter is too thick to spread.)
4. Scoop batter into a 7x5 or 8x6 baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray or lined with parchment (recommended).
5. Bake 25-35 min. or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. While cake cools, mix frosting ingredients until smooth. (Add 1-2 tbsp. almond milk or water if frosting is too thick to spread.)
7. After cake is cool, spread with frosting. Enjoy immediately or store up to one week in fridge.
NUTRITION (per slice):
Calories: 152
Carbs: 9g
Protein: 14g
Fiber: 2g
