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Soft Date Protein Cake

Soft Date Protein Cake

A soft, flour-free protein cake made with cottage cheese, oats, and naturally sweet dates. Easy to blend, bake, and enjoy for breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup soft pitted dates
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 –2 tsp honey or sweetener optional
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Blend oats until they become oat flour.
  • Add cottage cheese, dates, eggs, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and optional sweetener.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Let batter rest for 3–5 minutes.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
  • Cool before slicing. Chill for the best texture.

Notes

  • Use soft Medjool dates for the smoothest texture.
  • Soak dry dates in warm water for 10 minutes before blending.
  • Do not overbake if you want a soft, moist cake.
  • This cake tastes even better after chilling in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 3gFiber: 3g