A perfect little cake for breakfast, yes, cake for breakfast! 20 grams of protein in this cake and no protein powder was used!
With a combination of oats and egg whites, this makes for a nice balance of protein and carbs to get you on your way and start your day healthy.
Completely filling and won't leave you hungry for a snack in an hour! The best part is it can be made in the microwave in 3 minutes! You can bake it in the oven if you prefer as well.
You can also make it with or without almond milk, use regular milk or water. I've tried it with water and it still tastes just as good as using almond milk and less calories too!
If this seems like a huge piece of cake, well it's really not. Typically a serving of oatmeal is ½ a cup which is what this is with other ingredients.
I've tried cutting all ingredients in half and was left hungry within the next hour or so. It wasn't enough for me, but feel free to half all ingredients if you'd like smaller.
This is my new favorite way to eat oatmeal. I'm happy that I'm also getting in a lot of protein with a healthy carb!
Nutrition Info [using water]
Servings: 1* Calories: 245* Fat: 3g* Cholesterol: 0mg* Sodium: 382mg* Carbs: 37g* Sugars: 4g* Fiber: 8g* Protein: 19g* Points+: 5*
Oatmeal Berry Breakfast Cake [Dairy, Gluten & Sugar Free]
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats or quick oats I used Bob's Red Mill
- ½ cup almond milk unsweetened or water
- ½ cup egg whites
- ½ teaspoon baking powder use gluten free if needed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- dash salt
- 3 droppers vanilla liquid stevia or 1 packet powdered stevia
- ½ cup frozen or fresh raspberries
- optional toppings: chopped almonds raisins, dried fruit, coconut milk, honey
Instructions
- Spray a large 16 ounce ramekin (or use two small ramekins) with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix all ingredients together in the ramekin except the berries.
- Stir well to incorporate, Add berries.
- Save a few for topping if desired. Microwave for 3 minutes until puffed and no longer liquid-y in center.
- Or bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve warm with additional toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Melody
Attempted it this morning in my toaster oven and it turned out delish! Thank you for creating such a simple easy healthy recipe that tastes so good! Sharing it on my FB page with friends.
Kay
Wow I never knew they had GF oats. Can"t wait to try!! Brenda what are your top healthy carbs? Going low carb for awhile as I've gained some weight this summer, but I can't go no-carb!!! I'm not gluten intolerant but like eating low gluten!
Kelly
I know your question was for Brenda, but I wanted to mention that quinoa is a great gluten-free carb that has protein in it too. You may already be using it, but I thought I'd mention it.
Brenda
I can't do no carbs either as I feel I need them especially after a good work out. I try to focus on healthy grains; oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice and on occasion very infrequently I will have some brown rice pasta. I tend to lean towards 2-3 fruits a day as my carb with breakfast or lunch or with a protein snack in the afternoon. I'm not diagnosed as gluten intolerant but I know I feel better when I don't have wheat/gluten.
Melody
I feel and do the same! Healthy grains (especially after work outs), fruits, nuts as a snack for protein and gluten-free where possible though I am not diagnosed as gluten intolerant.
Keri
Did you leave the vent cover on or off in the microwave?
Brenda
I left it off.
lizbeth
do you think it could be cooked in the crock pot? just wondering.... the whole recipe....in low....all night long?
MadelineS
Can you use Old Fashioned Oats?
Brenda
yes
Nath f
Aren't oats full of gluten?
Brenda
For those who are gluten free, buying certifed GF oats works for many. Some who have celiac's can't have oats and some can, it depends.
sandy eyl
Making this tomorrow! My microwave is 1500 watt. I wonder if you'd post the wattage of yours, so I can dial down the power on mine proportionally.
karen
I just made this. Made a half recipe, used one whole egg, 1/2 banana and one tsp agave. Cooked for 2 1/2 min. Cooked through, plenty sweet and filling. Thank you!
Jess
This looks delicious—can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing : )
Lindsay
Made these today and they were delish! The hubby said they tasted like French toast to him so we drizzled a little maple syrup on top too and it was the perfect finishing touch 🙂
Brenda
thank you for sharing! Did you use the microwave or oven?
Lindsay
Microwave. I did 3 min then when I went to remove it it still looked a little wet so I put it back in for an additional 45sec and that did the trick!
Marsha
I never could get this to cook all the way in the microwave. After 15 minutes the centers were still runny so I put it in the toaster oven but at that point, it was ruined. I would venture to say there is WAY too much liquid in this recipe, especially if using frozen berries. I'm going to scrape burned egg and cinnamon from my ramekins now.
Brenda
Really? I've made it many times now and have no trouble with it. Very sorry about that! Maybe your microwave isn't as powerful as mine? The other option is to reduce the power level to 50% and cook longer. Try stopping it in between, may every minute or so next time.
Mia
Oh, I made these this morning! Although in my microwave I had to cook for 3 minutes take it out for 30 seconds and put it back in for 2 minutes to get it to cook all the way through. I also used 2 whole eggs. They were delightful, but I think I may use a half a mashed banana in them to sweeten them up a little more. I also cooked the almond slivers mixed in the batter. YUM! Totaled out at 454 calories but it's worth it to not have even a hint of hunger for the three hours till lunch. I love your blog! My new favorite.
Brenda
Thanks for sharing, glad you liked it!
The Better Baker
I would LOVE this! I'm wild about oatmeal...berries too. And made in the microwave? Perfection! Thanks for sharing.
Brenda
Hi Marsha, thanks! Did you see my response finally to the other recipe? So sorry about that! How did it come out?
Bonnie
Made these tonite and my hubs gave it a thumbs up.
Brenda
awesome!
janel
This looks great! how many egg whites are in half a cup? If i wanted to use whole eggs how many would I use? Thanks!
Brenda
my carton of egg whites says it equals 2 eggs.
Melinda
Looks great Brenda, tfs, Pinned!
Brenda
thank you!
Lisa
just made it and so yummy!!! Thank you, love your ideas!!
Brenda
Thank you Lisa!
Nikki @ The Road to Less Cake
That looks yummy!