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Healthy Pumpkin Coffee Cake - High Protein, Sugar Free

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
A nutritious and delicious coffee cake packed with protein and free from added sugar, perfect for a healthy treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 0.67 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (see post for subs, 80g)
  • 0.67 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein) (60g)
  • 0.5 scoop Unflavored Protein Powder (15g, see blog post for alternatives)
  • 0.25 cup Coconut Flour (28g)
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1.07 cup Hot Water (270ml)
  • 0.75 cup Pumpkin Puree (180g)
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Melted Butter (10g)
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract

Sweetener

  • 0.33 cup Zero Calorie Brown Sugar Replacement (64g)
  • 1.5 tsp Cinnamon

Butter & Dairy

  • 2 Tbsp Cold Butter (in cubes) (28g)
  • 1 Tbsp Low-Fat Cream Cheese (14g)
  • 1 Tbsp Non-fat Plain Greek Yogurt (14g)
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla Protein Powder (6g)
  • 1 tsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (5ml)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl; mix wet ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Combine dry and wet mixtures gently; do not over-mix.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.

Notes

This cake is high in protein and free from added sugar, making it a healthy dessert option.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Protein, pumpkin, sugar-free