HEALTHY LEMON BLUEBERRY ALMOND CAKE

LEEZA JOHAN

This healthy lemon blueberry almond cake is a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic dessert. Packed with protein from almond flour and sweet bursts of blueberries, it's the perfect pre-workout fuel or an easy healthy snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour

  • 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or plain)

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons)

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

HEALTHY LEMON BLUEBERRY ALMOND CAKE

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, and baking powder.

  3. Mix Wet: In a larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey/maple syrup, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.

  4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  5. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the blueberries.

  6. Pour & Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Scatter the remaining 1/4 cup of blueberries over the top.

  7. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Protein-Packed: Made with almond flour and protein powder, it's much more satisfying than your typical cake.

  • Naturally Sweet: Uses honey or maple syrup instead of refined sugar.

  • Bursting with Flavor: A bright, zesty lemon flavor perfectly complements the sweet blueberries.

  • Easy to Make: Requires just 5 main ingredients plus leavening, and comes together quickly.

Tips for Success

  • Measure Almond Flour Accurately: Sifting or lightly spooning the flour into the measuring cup will prevent you from overpacking it and getting a dense cake.

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your eggs are at room temperature to help them integrate better into the batter.

  • Gently Fold Blueberries: Avoid overmixing once you add the blueberries, as this can make the batter purple and affect the texture.

  • Check for Doneness: A simple toothpick test is the best way to know when your cake is perfectly baked.

Enjoy your healthy and delicious lemon blueberry almond cake! Find more clean treats at fitnessrecipesz.com.

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