Lemon is flavor favorite of mine, especially around spring when I’m looking for a light, bright, sweet-tart taste so yummy for treats!

My Lemon Chia Seed Protein Cake is a no-guilt option that is easy to whip up and offers 10 grams of protein, along with 12g net carbs, and6g fat for 142 calories per serving.

This lemon protein cake is great for a healthy dessert, post-gym snack, or anytime you are craving something sweet put looking to keep your lower-carb and strong. High protein low carb desserts like this Lemon collagen cake also makes a great breakfast.

I used Collagen from Great Lakes Wellness, my discount code will save you 10% – THEFITFORK10off

I’m a big fan, and have used it for years to optimize my wellness and boost my protein intake at the same time. If you ever have any questions about using collagen powder in recipes, shoot me an email.

TIPS FOR MAKING LEMON CHIA SEED CAKE WITH COLLAGEN:

• I used a standard 9” round cake pan, but you can substitute an 8” square pan, or a 12-count cupcake pan (standard size, not jumbo)
• Fresh lemon juice gives a bolder, brighter flavor. One larger lemon yields about ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) fresh juice, which is what this recipes calls for. However, in a pinch, you can substitute bottled lemon juice and skip the lemon zest (or use a dehydrated lemon zest).
• Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 5 days, or “meal prep” by packaging up individually in zip-top baggies and stick in the freezer for a thaw, grab-and-go breakfast or snack on your busy days.
• Lemon protein desserts can be customized into the citrus dessert of your choice by swapping out lemon juice for lime juice, grapefruit juice or orange juice in the cake and glaze parts of the recipe.

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Lemon Chia Seed Protein Cake with Collagen

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

A light, bright, yummy snack cake featuring collagen protein. Only 142 cal per slice and 10g protein. This Lemon Chia Seed Protein Cake a treat for a healthy dessert, post workout snack or even breakfast.

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, workout

Keyword: cake, chia seeds, collagen, high protein, lemon

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 142 kcal

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup gluten-free baking flour
• 1/2 cup unflavored collagen powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup granulated stevia blend
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Glaze:

• 1 tbsp collagen powder
• 2 tbsp stevia blend preferably powdered
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat oven 350F.
2. Mix together dry cake ingredients: flour, collagen, baking soda, stevia, and salt, and chia seeds.
3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, yogurt, lemon juice and oil. Pour into dry ingredients; stir until smooth.
4. Pour batter into standard 9″ cake pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, invert from pan.
5. In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients. Use a fork to make small prices in cake for glaze to settle. Pour glaze over top. Cut into 8 slices.; Enjoy!

6. Note, if using an 8" square pan, baking time will be the same. IF using 12-count cupcakes, reduce time to 15 minutes.

Recipe Notes