Protein Apple & Walnut Cake

Whoever said eating healthy had to be boring? This easy protein loaf cake is the perfect thing to whip up in advance & have for breakfast, pre/post-workout or just as a nutritious snack. 

It provides you with slow-release carbs, protein, good fats & contains no added sugar.

This recipe makes two 1lb sized loaf tins, but if you just wanted to make one simply halve the quantities.

Ingredients;

125g of wholemeal spelt flour

100g of vanilla/natural protein powder

(I use Sunwarrior vanilla protein & really recommend it for baking)

1 tsp baking powder

100g of stevia

1 banana

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp of cinnamon

100g butter

50g Greek yoghurt

250g sliced apples

50g walnuts

Directions;

Set oven to 180°C

Blend the half the walnuts, banana, butter, yoghurt, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon & stevia in a food processor.

Add the sieved spelt flour & protein powder.

Line the tin with greaseproof paper (I use these hassel-free cases).

Evenly place half the cake mixture inside the tin.

Place half the sliced apple on top of cake mixture, then add the remaining cake mixture on top.

Top with remaining sliced apple & walnuts.

Place in the oven & bake for 50 minutes - 1 hour.

The cake is really moist & sweet due to all the apple in the center. It will keep for 4-5 days in an airtight container.

Pop a slice into your gym bag to have after a workout, or serve warm with yoghurt as a delicious healthy dessert.

Let me know in the comments if you would like anymore healthy reciepes.

Harriet x

Recipe for the 'Perfect Autumn Night In'

Recipe for one cosy indulgent Autumn night in;

1. Set the mood, take your favourite Autumnal/ Wintery candle & light it. My candle of choice is the 'Winter' candle from The White Company, it's gorgeous, just the right balance of warmth, sweetness & spice.

2. Take a big mug that you can wrap your hands around like this 'Big Love' mug from Emma Bridgewater & fill with a hot drink, a warming spicy tea is my current favourite. I love this Higher Living Cinnamon Tea & but for the ultimate cosy drink this Choco Chai Yogi Tea is a winner. A festive blend of cinnamon, ginger, vanilla & chocolate; perfection.

3. Whilst your drink is cooling down, pull on your softest comforting loungewear. You might want to take a look at the Hush website in preparation for this point. They sell the ultimate in lounge clothes, PJs & basics. The whole collection is a gorgeous range of slouchy neutrals, designed to be effortlessly paired together in a manner demonstrated by the model above. Think cashmere beanies & bedsocks, chic brushed cotton pjyamas & ribbed 'cardigowns' (part dressing gown, part cardigan). Warning you will want EVERYTHING.

4. Finally wrap yourself up in your favourite blanket (I rather like this faux fur one from Zara Home) & settle yourself on the sofa with a stack of books/ magazines. I'm going through a slight cookbook obsession & the next on my list are, 'Cinnamon, Spice & Warm Apple Pie', 'Meringue Girls' & 'Bouchon Bakery'.

N.B You may want to supplement these four stages with any of the following, a long hot bubble bath, painting your nails, watching period dramas & a slice of homemade cake.

Harriet x