Chiquita Banana Protein Smoothie – A Healthy Tropical Treat
Craving something rich, chocolatey, fruity, and totally indulgent—but still healthy enough for breakfast? 🍓🍫 This Chocolate Strawberry Breakfast Cake is your new favorite morning treat: thick, fudgy, packed with protein, and bursting with fresh strawberries. It’s basically dessert for breakfast… and yes, it’s as good as it sounds 😎
Layered with a creamy cocoa-yogurt blend and topped with dreamy chocolate ganache, it’s decadent and nourishing—all ready with just a microwave and a spoon.
Ingredients
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 30g oat flour
- 25g strawberry protein powder from @proteinworld
- 85g chopped strawberries
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 75–100 ml water (add slowly to reach a cake batter consistency)
Yogurt Layer:
- 10g cocoa powder
- 60g plain or Greek yogurt
- A few flavour drops or 1 tsp honey
Chocolate Ganache Layer:
- 15g cocoa powder
- Flav drops or sweetener of choice
- 5–10g boiling water (add gradually!)
- 1 fresh strawberry to top
Recipe
- Make the Cake Base: Mix oat flour, protein powder, strawberries, and baking powder. Slowly add water until a smooth, cake-like batter forms.
- Microwave It: Pour into a microwave-safe bowl or jar. Microwave for 1–2 minutes, or until cooked through. Let it cool, then chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours.
- Add the Yogurt Layer: Mix yogurt, cocoa powder, and sweetener until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
- Top with Ganache: Mix cocoa powder and sweetener, then slowly add boiling water until a thick chocolate sauce forms. Drizzle on top and finish with a fresh strawberry.
- Chill & Enjoy: Pop it back in the fridge for 15–30 minutes to set. Then dig in!
🍫Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Strawberry Breakfast Cake🍓
- High in Protein: Supports energy, satiety, and muscle recovery
- Chocolate + Strawberry Combo: A deliciously classic flavor pairing
- Zero Refined Sugar: Naturally sweetened with fruit and flavor drops
- Quick & Convenient: No baking needed—ready in minutes
- Dessert-Like Texture: Rich, moist, and totally spoon-worthy
- Meal-Prep Friendly: Make ahead and store in the fridge for a grab-and-go treat
- Balanced Fuel: Healthy carbs, good protein, and a little indulgence to keep you going
💪 Health Perks of This Breakfast Beauty
- High in protein to support muscle recovery and keep you full.
- Rich in fiber from oats and strawberries to aid digestion.
- Low in added sugar for sustained energy without the crash.
- Loaded with antioxidants to support immunity and fight inflammation.
- Gut-friendly probiotics from yogurt to promote healthy digestion.
- Balanced energy with the right mix of carbs, protein, and healthy fats.
- Microwave-friendly and made without oil or butter for a lighter treat.
Recipe By Juliana
from Edinburgh, United Kingdom
"I love making recipe that I know nourish my body, and I can enjoy anytime. I also love showing people that eating healthy never has to be boring and can actually be very fun!"
- Juliana