🍋💪 Flourless Protein Lemon Cake
Flourless Protein Lemon Cake is a light, moist, and refreshing dessert made without traditional flour. Packed with protein from ingredients like Greek yogurt, eggs, and protein powder, it delivers bright lemon flavor with a soft cake-like texture—perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or guilt-free dessert.
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Prep Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Bake: 30–40 minutes
- Total: About 50 minutes
Servings
8 slices
Ingredients
Protein Lemon Cake
- 1½ cups Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ⅓ cup sweetener (monk fruit, erythritol, or sugar)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Lemon Glaze
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered sweetener
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Extra lemon zest
Instructions
1. Prepare the Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add protein powder, almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, sweetener, and salt.
- Mix until combined.
2. Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until the center is set.
- Cool completely before slicing.
3. Add Glaze (Optional)
- Mix yogurt or cream cheese with sweetener and lemon juice.
- Spread over cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest.
Serving Ideas
- 🍓 Fresh berries
- ☕ Coffee or tea
- 🥄 Greek yogurt topping
- 🍋 Extra lemon zest
Variations
🍓 Lemon Berry Protein Cake
Add:
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
🥥 Coconut Lemon Cake
Add:
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- Coconut extract
🍰 Cheesecake-Style Lemon Protein Cake
Add:
- Extra cream cheese or cottage cheese for a richer texture
Storage
- Refrigerator: Keeps for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze slices for up to 2 months.
Tips for the Best Protein Lemon Cake
- Let the cake cool fully—protein cakes firm up as they cool.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the strongest flavor.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the texture moist.
- A blender can help create a smoother, cheesecake-like consistency. 🍋✨