Go Back
–+ servings
Healthy Banana Chocolate Protein Cake with Cookie Dough Frosting

Irresistible Healthy Banana Chocolate Protein Cake with Cookie Dough Frosting

A Healthy Banana Chocolate Protein Cake with Cookie Dough Frosting, packed with protein and perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Ripe Bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 whole Eggs or 3 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 9 tbsp water for vegan
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 cup Gluten-Free Oat Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 scoop Truvani Protein Powder or substitute
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips dairy-free option for healthier treat
For the Cookie Dough Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or dairy-free alternative
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Almond Butter or another nut/seed butter
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips dairy-free option for vegan

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Cake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch pan.
  2. Mash 1 cup of ripe bananas in a mixing bowl, then add Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, mix almond flour, oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt then mix into the wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting Instructions
  1. Combine cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond butter in a bowl, blending until smooth.
  2. Fold in chocolate chips into the frosting mixture.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  4. Slice the cake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use fully ripe bananas for sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!