High Fibre & Low Carb Apple Cake
This High Fibre & Low Carb Apple Cake recipe from the Zing Wellbeing app and meal plan is absolutely amazing!
It is rich in fibre, high in protein plus loaded with vitamin C, vitamin B, calcium, Vitamin E & antioxidants.
Great for gut health!
Apple Cake
Serve: 6
Ingredients
- 4-5 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 eggs
- 160 ml almond milk
- 3 tbsp almond butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup Monk Fruit Sweetener (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional serve of vanilla protein powder.
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 175C. Line a 9×5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, butter + vanilla.
- Add in flour, sweetener, cinnamon, baking powder and salt and mix until smooth.
- Stir in apples and mix to coat with the batter.
- Transfer the apple batter to the pan and press gently.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Once done, allow it to cool and sprinkle powdered sugar.
- Slice and enjoy!
Macros per serve
Cals 220
Protein 7g (23g extra with protein powder)
Fat 13g
Carbs 19g
Fibre 4g
Health Benefits of Ingredients
Apples: Rich in fibre, vitamin C & antioxidants. Supports heart health and digestion.
Eggs: High-quality protein for muscle maintenance. Provide choline & B vitamins for brain and cell function.
Almond Milk: Low-calorie milk alternative. Fortified varieties provide calcium & vitamin E.
Almond Butter & Almond Flour: Healthy monounsaturated fats & protein. Contain magnesium, vitamin E, and fibre for heart health & satiety.
Monk Fruit Sweetener: Natural, zero-calorie sweetener. Does not spike blood sugar.
Cinnamon: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. May support blood sugar regulation.