This Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake brings the chocolate and peanut butter flavor combo into a super-simple cake! Just mix the 5 ingredients, and bake!
And if you enjoy this recipe, check out our banana peanut butter protein shake recipe! It's great with chocolate protein powder, too.
🥜 You may also enjoy 15 Easy Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipes!
Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake
Easy, delicious recipe for gluten-free Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake. Perfect for a protein snack or high protein breakfast! Makes 4 servings (made in a loaf pan).
Ingredients
- ½ cup chocolate whey protein powder 51g
- ½ cup powdered peanut butter 56g
- ½ teaspoon baking powder 2.5ml
- 2 large egg whites 66g
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce 56g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
- Line a loaf pan (or one similarly sized) with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Mix ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into pan and bake for about 20 minutes, until firm and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, and enjoy!
Notes
A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not try substituting different types of protein powders in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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Andréa Marchese says
Yes! Although you might want to add a touch of water to make the banana mash similar in texture to applesauce.
KB says
Hi there, can you substitute the apple sauce for mashed banana?