Cake Batter Spread

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A healthy, delicious and easy spread which tastes like cake batter and is low carb too! Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, as a dip or even paired with fruit, this protein-packed spread is so versatile! Naturally gluten free, vegan, paleo and can be made sugar free! 

Healthy Low Carb Cake Batter Spread- Quick, easy and packed full of protein, this delicious spread recipe is perfect for sandwiches, fruit or as a dip- No butter, oil, flour or sugar! {vegan, gluten free, paleo option}

I’m not going to lie. 

I got a little bit excited shooting today’s recipe. 

Before we get into the actual recipe, I want to give myself a round of applause (applause applause)

Healthy Low Carb Cake Batter Spread- Quick, easy and packed full of protein, this delicious spread recipe is perfect for sandwiches, fruit or as a dip- No butter, oil, flour or sugar! {vegan, gluten free, paleo option}

I have officially tried every single Udi’s Gluten Free product physically available to me! 

GIVE ME SOME APPLAUSE. 

(Omg, I wrote Applesauce first). 

Okay, fine. I might not deserve it because I’m a huge fan of their bread and bakery range. When my friends at Udi’s sent me a lovely package of bread, I literally turned into a human Bon Bon over excitement. When I first saw their Rye Bread hit my shelves, I greedily bought a loaf, along with a new package of butter and was a content Channing Tatum lookalike

Healthy Low Carb Cake Batter Spread- Quick, easy and packed full of protein, this delicious spread recipe is perfect for sandwiches, fruit or as a dip- No butter, oil, flour or sugar! {vegan, gluten free, paleo option}

Long term readers may remember from this post I’d mentioned how in Australia, all the gluten-free bread products I’d tried reminded me of cardboard or maybe if I was lucky- A soft brick. Udi’s, however, has been a favorite of mine ever since my time studying abroad in 2010. 

Now for today’s recipe. With a truckload of bread, I’d obviously need to be creative with the toppings. In this post, I shared some of my typical toppings. On any giving day, I’d snack on a slice with avocado (or packaged guacamole) or some peanut butter. However, I am a huge fan of sandwiches for meals. For a sandwich to qualify for a meal, it needs 2 key features-

Numero Uno- Protein

Numero Duo- Healthy fats 

Healthy Low Carb Cake Batter Spread- Quick, easy and packed full of protein, this delicious spread recipe is perfect for sandwiches, fruit or as a dip- No butter, oil, flour or sugar! {vegan, gluten free, paleo option}

Saying that, I’ve always struggled with enjoying a sweet sandwich for a meal because I couldn’t for the life of me think of a protein component. I guess I could have done the jam and egg route but the thought of that kind of makes me want to pull my weave out in frustration. I know there are many out there who would scoff at the ‘need for protein’ statement, but I know my body and know what it needs to be satisfied. However, with just a few tweaks, I was able to create this amazing sandwich (or any vehicle!) spread which was packed full of protein, healthy fats and low carb. 

Low carb = Carb heavy vehicle. 

Enter- Healthy Low Carb Cake Batter Spread. 

Healthy Low Carb Cake Batter Spread- Quick, easy and packed full of protein, this delicious spread recipe is perfect for sandwiches, fruit or as a dip- No butter, oil, flour or sugar! {vegan, gluten free, paleo option}

This spread is going to take your sandwiches, wraps, crackers, fruit and spoons to the next level- It’s that good and that easy. The taste of cake batter yet without all the typical ingredients found in it. This healthy low carb cake batter spread has a simple ingredient list and is packed full of protein, healthy fats and a dash of natural sweetness. I tried it out with this paleo protein powder (paleo friends, you covered!), this vegan protein powder (vegan friends, you covered!) and this casein protein powder (anyone else, you covered!). I really loved it with the casein as it added such a thickness to it, but all tasted great!

HACK! For those who want to make it even lower carb and completely sugar-free, simply omit the maple syrup and follow the notes below.

Healthy Low Carb Cake Batter Spread- Quick, easy and packed full of protein, this delicious spread recipe is perfect for sandwiches, fruit or as a dip- No butter, oil, flour or sugar! {vegan, gluten free, paleo option}

Make this healthy low carb cake batter spread and take your (insert vehicle of choice here) to the next level.

Spoons (or fingers) totally count. 

 


 

Cake Batter Spread

5 from 12 votes
A healthy, delicious and easy spread which tastes like cake batter and is low carb too! Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, as a dip or even paired with fruit, this protein-packed spread is so versatile! Naturally gluten free, vegan, paleo and can be made sugar free!
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add your protein powder, sea salt and cinnamon and mix well. Set aside.
  • Melt your nut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract and pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Mix until a thick, crumbly mixture is formed.
  • Using a tablespoon at a time, add dairy free milk until a VERY thick, spreadable batter is formed. Stir through sprinkles and transfer to a sealed container. Refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up.

Notes

* Can omit, however, you’ll need to add extra granulated sweetener and the texture will be more gritty.
Spread is best kept refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSodium: 93mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 23g
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman
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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. Dear Arman, this spread looks fun and wonderful…I am so intrigued by how you made it. My kids would love this! I do applaud you! Have a wonderful day my friend, Catherine

  2. I absolutely love sammiches! They are one of my favorite meals actually. And for a meal to be satisfying? Hmmm…it needs to involve mac and cheese and chocolate. But not together. Why would I ever put those together? Well done on this one, mate! Also, I think you missed a sprinkle under the table. You should clean that up.

  3. I’ll send you some applesauce 😉 Now that cup of the spread needs to be in my face immediately. Spoon optional.

  4. Am I a fan of sandwiches? That’s like asking if I’m a fan of wine…I could eat a sandwich every day. In fact, I can’t wait for lunch so I can pull out the sandwich I packed. My cake batter is usually eaten prior to actually baking the cake. Guess this recipe reduces the whole salmonella issue 😉

      1. OMG!! I make killer Paleo chocolate waffles that taste like cake This would be soooooo good on top and in between! You ROCK!! and you are a little bit crazy. I like that.

        1. Okay, so I made this with chocolate protein powder. It does taste like cake batter! I did use it on my chocolate waffles. Delish!! Ate leftovers out of the container with a spoon. Had a caramel flavor. Now I make it to eat as a snack. Added nuts and chocolate chips.

  5. I happily give you all the applesauce in the world, Arman. 😉 And this recipe? YUM! But I shouldn’t expect anything less from you!

  6. You actually are a god and i make shrines to you every night.. or at least my collage of channing tatum serves dual purpose right? and i totally feel you with the need for protein!!! as much as i could eat (well.. on hard gluten free bread) a PB&J for every meal, i would never be satisfied! and plus who needs that when you can have a cake batter sandwich..

    P.s. like what have your photos become!? They are so glorious and your batter whipping skills are insane.. check out that SWIRL. and do you need a roommate in LA? i’ll bring the nut butters. you bring the cake. we’ll find the tatum.