Delicious AND Nutritious CAKE? Can it be?

Yes, absolutely!

I couldn’t contain my excitement yesterday when I received a shipment of Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder. I felt like a child on Christmas Eve. I knew there was something delicious in that box and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. I already had a list of recipes in my head I wanted to try.

My first experiment was the Cinnamon Roll Protein Cake. And I have to tell you, it turned out absolutely delicious. What I love most about this cake is that my husband, who has diabetes, can enjoy a treat like this without guilt. The protein powder is packed with plant-based proteins and is a powerhouse of nutrition. It makes me feel good to know that even with a treat like this, we are able to feed our bodies with nutrients our body craves. The sugar used is low-glycemic, so it won’t cause a blood sugar spike, which is important for his health; but beyond that, balanced blood sugar is good for everyone’s health.

Cinnamon Roll Protein Cake

• Prep time: 10 Minutes
• Cook time: 28 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all purpose gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup Arbonne Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder (Follow this link to purchase)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1 large egg or flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax seed + 3 Tbsp water, mixed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup dairy-free / vegan butter, melted

For the cinnamon swirl:

• 1/4 cup dairy-free /vegan butter, melted
• 1/8 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Glaze:

• 1/4 cup Arbonne Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (if desired)

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease round 8″ cake pan.
• Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in large mixing bowl.
• Add in dairy-free milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter. Stir until combined.
• Pour better into prepared pan.
• For the cake topping, in a separate small mixing bowl, mix melted dairy-free butter, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon over cake.
• Use a butterknife to swirl topping into the cake.
• Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
• Bake for 26-28 minutes or until center is set.
• Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
• For the cinnamon glaze, in a small mixing bowl, combine the Arbonne Protein powder and melted coconut oil. Drizzle over cake.

Enjoy!

Why did I get so excited about this cake and this particular protein powder?

Here are the facts that made me excited.

Arbonne’s Protein Powder:

• Plant-powered nutrition
• Powerhouse of nutrition.
• Clean ingredients
• Non-GMO
• Dairy-Free
• Soy-Free
• Nut-Free
• No common allergens
• No artificial colors
• No artificial flavors
• No artificial sweeteners
• A diabetic, can enjoy it because this protein powder is designed with health in mind. It will not spike blood sugar. Perfect!

• Certified Vegan
• Certified Gluten-Free
• Clinically tested
• Certified cruelty-free

The protein powder is generally used as a meal replacement but we have found many ways to incorporate the benefits of this plant-powered nutrition into our life.

Here is a quick look at the nutrients: