Chocolate Protein Cake (No Protein Powder)

Name: Chocolate Protein Cake (No Protein Powder)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: • 2 cups split red lentils; • 4 tablespoons flaxseed meal; • 3 medium-large bananas 1 cup mashed; • ½ cup nondairy milk or milk; • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or date syrup (1 to 2 tbsp) optional but recommended; • 2 large Medjool dates pitted; • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; • 2 teaspoons baking powder; • 1 teaspoon baking soda; • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This healthy Chocolate Protein Cake does not rely on protein powder. Its protein comes from red lentils, but you'd never guess. The lentils completely disappear into the batter, leaving behind a rich, moist chocolate cake with no bean flavor whatsoever. It's vegan, gluten-free, flourless, naturally sweetened, and incredibly delicious-making it a healthier dessert that still tastes like chocolate cake.

Updated at: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:25 GMT