Chocolate Chickpea Protein Power Cake
Sometimes you want cake… but you also want something that actually nourishes you. Meet Beanie Bites Chocolate Protein Power Cake.
Instead of using oil, this recipe relies on tahini or nut butters, which are a fantastic alternative to traditional baking fats. They provide a rich, decadent flavor while delivering real nutrients — healthy fats, minerals, and a creamy texture — without the empty calories you’d get from refined oils.
Combined with the benefits of beans and dates from the Beanie Bites mix, this cake becomes something truly special. Chickpea flour adds plant-based protein and fiber, while date flour and bananas naturally sweetens the cake without refined sugar.
The result is a chocolatey, satisfying treat that tastes indulgent but fuels your body at the same time.
So yes… you really can have your cake and eat it too.
This recipe makes 9 slices, and each slice contains approximately:
- 250 calories
- 10g protein
- 7g fiber
A chocolate cake that’s actually filling? Love to see it. Here's a video tutorial to watch!
What You Need
- 1 bag Beanie Bites Chocolate Mix
- 1.5 cups mashed bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup any milk of choice
- 1/3 cup black tahini or any nut butter
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
How to Make It
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl, combine the Beanie Bites mix, bananas, eggs, milk, and protein powder.
- Mix everything together until a smooth batter forms.
- Transfer the batter to a lined baking tray or pan.
- Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing.
Cut into 9 squares and enjoy.
This cake is perfect as a post-workout snack, afternoon pick-me-up, or even breakfast with coffee. It’s rich, chocolatey, satisfying, and packed with ingredients you can feel good about.
Healthy baking doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, and this recipe proves it.