Make your own healthy birthday cake

Yay! We all love a party, but a cake is often unhealthy.

A healthy birthday cake can be a great option to enjoy a festive treat without too much added sugar or unhealthy ingredients. Here's an idea for a healthy birthday cake recipe:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 3 eggs
• 120 ml maple syrup or honey
• 120 ml coconut oil, melted
• 240 grams whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the filling and topping:

• Low-fat Greek yogurt
• Fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.
• Optional: a little dark chocolate, grated

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a round cake tin with a little coconut oil and line the bottom with baking paper.

2. Mash the bananas finely in a large bowl. Add the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil and vanilla extract. Mix well.

3. Add the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt to the banana mixture. Stir everything together well into a smooth batter.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool completely in the cake tin on a rack.

7. Once cooled, remove the cake from the tin and place it on a cake plate. If necessary, cut the cake in half horizontally to make two layers.

8. Spread a layer of low-fat Greek yogurt over the bottom cake layer. Place some fresh fruit on top. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the filling with yogurt and fruit.

9. Garnish the top of the cake with more fresh fruit and optionally sprinkle with some grated dark chocolate.

This healthy birthday cake is a delicious option for a festive dessert. Enjoy it during a special occasion or when you just want something tasty, without the guilt!

Healthy birthday cake recipe with extra proteins

For the fanatics among us, one with extra proteins.

If you want to add extra protein powder to your healthy birthday cake, you can try the following recipe:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 3 eggs
• 120 ml maple syrup or honey
• 120 ml coconut oil, melted
• 240 grams whole wheat flour
• 2 scoops (about 60 grams) vanilla protein powder
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the filling and topping:

• Low-fat Greek yogurt
• Fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.
• Optional: a little dark chocolate, grated

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a round cake tin with a little coconut oil and line the bottom with baking paper.

2. Mash the bananas finely in a large bowl. Add the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil and vanilla extract. Mix well.

3. Add the whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt to the banana mixture. Stir everything together well into a smooth batter.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool completely in the cake tin on a rack.

7. Once cooled, remove the cake from the tin and place it on a cake plate. If necessary, cut the cake in half horizontally to make two layers.

8. Spread a layer of low-fat Greek yogurt over the bottom cake layer. Place some fresh fruit on top. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the filling with yogurt and fruit.

9. Garnish the top of the cake with more fresh fruit and optionally sprinkle with some grated dark chocolate.

Adding protein powder gives the cake an extra protein boost, which is great if you're looking for a protein-rich dessert. You can use whey protein , whey isolate or vegan protein for the protein powder.

Even more recipes for a healthy birthday cake

You will probably have parties or something to celebrate more often, so here are some tasty recipes!

Here are five different healthy birthday cake recipes for you to choose from:

1. Chocolate beet birthday cake:

Ingredients:

• 2 medium beets, cooked and pureed
• 3 eggs
• 120 ml maple syrup or honey
• 60 ml coconut oil, melted
• 120 grams of whole wheat flour
• 60 grams of cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the filling and topping:

• Low-fat Greek yogurt
• Fresh fruit of your choice
• Optional: chopped nuts

2. Apple-cinnamon birthday cake:

Ingredients:

• 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 eggs
• 120 ml maple syrup or honey
• 60 ml coconut oil, melted
• 240 grams whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the filling and topping:

• Low-fat Greek yogurt mixed with a little cinnamon
• Fresh fruits such as pears, blueberries, etc.

3. Lemon Poppy Seed Birthday Cake:

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 120 ml maple syrup or honey
• 60 ml coconut oil, melted
• 180 grams whole wheat flour
• 60 grams of almond flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• Juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• Pinch of salt

For the filling and topping:

• Low-fat Greek yogurt mixed with some lemon zest and a little honey
• Fresh berries such as raspberries, blueberries, etc.

4. Carrot-nut birthday cake:

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 120 ml maple syrup or honey
• 60 ml coconut oil, melted
• 240 grams whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 180 grams of grated carrots
• 60 grams chopped walnuts
• Pinch of salt

For the filling and topping:

• Low-fat Greek yogurt mixed with a little vanilla extract
• Grated carrots and chopped walnuts

5. Coconut Lime Birthday Cake:

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 120 ml maple syrup or honey
• 60 ml coconut oil, melted
• 180 grams whole wheat flour
• 60 grams of grated coconut
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• Juice and zest of 2 limes
• Pinch of salt

For the filling and topping:

• Low-fat Greek yogurt mixed with some lime juice and a little honey
• Grated coconut and lime slices for decoration

These five healthy birthday cake recipes offer a variety of flavors and ingredients, so you can choose which best suits your preferences and dietary needs. Have fun baking and enjoy your healthy birthday cake(s)!