Healthy Granola Cake with Red Berries
Healthy Granola Cake with Red Berries
Ingredients
For the Granola Cake
- 1 1/2 cups protein granola, such as Holies Protein Crunch Hazelnut & Almond
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 banana, small, ripe, sliced
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup raspberries
For Serving
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, Greek or regular, as needed
For the Optional Fruit Jam
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh mango, cubed
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the longer sides to easily lift the cake out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Pour 1 cup of the protein granola into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to form a base layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond flour, large eggs, sliced banana, and unsweetened applesauce. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Carefully pour the blended cottage cheese mixture over the granola base in the loaf pan, spreading it gently to cover the granola.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Evenly distribute the quartered strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over the top of the batter. Using a spatula or knife, gently swirl the berries into the top layer of the batter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Bake the granola cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be set and firm to the touch.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the cake out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This will take at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
While the cake cools, prepare the optional fruit jam. In a small saucepan, combine the cubed pineapple, cubed mango, and 1 tablespoon of water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the fruit has softened and broken down into a jam-like consistency. Mash any larger pieces with a fork if desired. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Once the cake has cooled, slice it into individual portions. Serve each slice with a dollop of plain yogurt and a drizzle of the homemade fruit jam, if using. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of protein granola for extra crunch.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthy Granola Cake with Red Berries
For the Granola Cake
- 1 1/2 cups protein granola, such as Holies Protein Crunch Hazelnut & Almond
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 banana, small, ripe, sliced
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup raspberries
For Serving
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, Greek or regular, as needed
For the Optional Fruit Jam
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh mango, cubed
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the longer sides to easily lift the cake out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Pour 1 cup of the protein granola into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to form a base layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond flour, large eggs, sliced banana, and unsweetened applesauce. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully pour the blended cottage cheese mixture over the granola base in the loaf pan, spreading it gently to cover the granola.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Evenly distribute the quartered strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over the top of the batter. Using a spatula or knife, gently swirl the berries into the top layer of the batter.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Bake the granola cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be set and firm to the touch.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the cake out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This will take at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
While the cake cools, prepare the optional fruit jam. In a small saucepan, combine the cubed pineapple, cubed mango, and 1 tablespoon of water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the fruit has softened and broken down into a jam-like consistency. Mash any larger pieces with a fork if desired. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Once the cake has cooled, slice it into individual portions. Serve each slice with a dollop of plain yogurt and a drizzle of the homemade fruit jam, if using. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of protein granola for extra crunch.
⏱️ 3 min