Well the baking bug did hit me. I have a small stock pile of canned pumpkin. So that’s when Courtney’s Recipe for Protein Pumpkin Breakfast Cake called out to me.
Use your favorite apple. I used a crisp Fuji apple.
Going into the oven.
Fresh out of the oven.
Protein Pumpkin Breakfast Cake
Makes 9 servings
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups liquid egg whites
- 1 can pumpkin
- 1/3 cup light coconut milk
- 2 packets Truvia
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 2-2/3 cups slow cook oats
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium apple, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp pecan pieces
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix all ingredients in blender except apple and nuts. Fold in apple.
Spray a 9×9 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mixture evenly in pan and sprinkle with nuts on top.
Bake 50 minutes or until center of cake is dry.
Top with Greek yogurt and maple syrup and enjoy. I love the crunch you get from the apples. This breakfast cake has amazing texture’s and layers of flavor. In one bite I got tons of cinnamon flavor, and the next I got an oatmeal and apple bite.
Today’s Workout:
30 Minutes on the Elliptical and The Ultimate Butt Workout.
Killer, absolutely Killer Workout. This was very challenging, and that’s exactly what I am looking for. I found this little gem on Alyssa’s Blog. I was not able to do every exercise as listed above (I did 10-12 reps), but I completed the 3 sets. I was left with a little energy so I added a set of Straight Leg Deadlifts.
The Deadlift is one move that has always been difficult for me and left me sore for several days after. I know how important these are and I plan on making them part of my weekly workout. I used a bar for this, I wanted a little more stability and I think the bar is best for me to start with.
Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift
I love my purple weight bar and purple workout matt. It help’s make a rough workout just a little bit better, and any help I can get, I will take. After I completed that workout I got down on the matt and did some deep stretching.
My best friend recently went on a Caribbean cruise and sent me these little nuggets of love.
They have little bits of sea salt on them and are flavored with rum. Talk about a great combo, nuts, rum, salt and caramel, what a unique flavor. I had to check myself and only have a few, they were a great treat after that Killer workout.
Well I’m off to spend the day with my husband and my parents. We have a fun day planned out.
Question of the day: How did you spend your Saturday?
Check Ya Later.
I noticed you used Truvia in your recipe. I’ve been using it in savory dishes when it calls for sugar but haven’t tried it yet in baked goods in larger quantities. Any advice or tips? Thanks!
Hey Danny, I sure do. I use Truvia in all my baking and savory recipes. I tend to buy it in the 100 package or larger box, verses the Truvia spoonable container. The price on the packets is much lower, but here’s a Truvia Conversion Chart.
A basic sugar vs. Truvia comparison is this; 1 cup of sugar equals 24 packets or 1/3 of a cup + 1 tbsp of Truvia in the spoonable container. I had a batch of cookies I made before Christmas, and it was a pain counting out 24 packets, but worth it after they were baked and I could enjoy them guilt free. One packet of Truvia® natural sweetener provides the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar. Hope this helps!
p.s. You have my dream kitchen, it’s absolutely stunning.
Thank you so much for the great information, conversion chart and for sharing your baking successes! I’m not a baker but it’s good to know that Truvia works as well. Will have to try it one of these days. And thank you for liking my kitchen
what a fun way to spend saturday – baking, a workout, and chocolate!
i work in retail so saturday is always a work day. i love my job, so i don’t mind in the least!
Glad you like your job, that makes it easy to go to work no matter what day it is!
What an awesome breakfast cake recipe!
You have to make it, you will not be disappointed!
That cake looks really good. I love that it has so much protein!
Me too, it is really a very healthy breakfast!