Baking, Desserts, Vegetarian

Protein Carrot cake

Cooking method:

Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Flip Mini Oven SP101
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total time: 35 mins
  • Skill Easy
  • Serves 9 people

Ingredients

  • 300g carrot pulp (or grated carrots)
  • 1/3 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 75g oats
  • 30g stevia
  • 55g vanilla protein powder
  • 2 egg whites

For the topping

  • 250g Fat free Skyr
  • 30ml maple syrup
  • crushed walnuts (optional)

Cooking mode

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Method

  • Step 1

    Using the bowl of your Ninja food processor and the plastic dough blade, add all of the cake mixture ingredients (not the topping ingredients), select low for approximately 45-60 seconds to allow the mixture to combine thoroughly.

  • Step 2

    Transfer the mixture to a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, pour the cake batter in the tray and press down to flatten it out.

  • Step 3

    Pre-heat your Ninja Mini Oven to 175C degree (if you are using a conventional oven, preheat at the beginning. Place the cake in the oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes.

  • Step 4

    In a mixing bowl, pour in the Skyr and the maple syrup and mix together – place back in the fridge to set.

  • Step 5

    Once the cake has finished baking, allow it to cool fully, the add the Skyr frosting, and sprinkle with pieces of walnuts.

  • Step 6

    Enjoy!