Carrot Cake Gains: A Quick High-Protein Treat
Whether you're after a satisfying breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a healthier dessert option, this one's a winner. If you're someone who loves carrot cake but wants to stay aligned with your fitness goals, this is the perfect recipe to curb cravings without derailing progress.
In a world of fast-paced business meetings, long hours, and relentless commitments, having go-to meals that are quick, nutritious, and macro-friendly can be a game-changer. And that’s exactly what this recipe delivers.
The Importance of Nutrition for Results
Training hard in the gym is only one part of the equation. The real results: fat loss, muscle gain, increased energy happens when your nutrition is on point. But for busy professionals, spending hours meal prepping or cooking elaborate dishes just isn’t realistic.
That’s where simple, high-impact recipes like this one come in. It’s packed with complex carbs, lean protein, and just enough healthy fats to keep your hormones and hunger in check, all in under 20 minutes.
This carrot cake-inspired recipe is a prime example of how you can enjoy food while still making serious progress toward your goals.
Carrot Cake Protein Bake
A sweet, satisfying alternative to the real deal.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium banana
- 50g oats
- 1 medium carrot (grated)
- 20g vanilla whey protein
- Sweet cinnamon powder
- 150ml of milk
- 3g baking powder
Optional topping:
- 50g non-fat Greek yoghurt mixed with flavour drops and cinnamon
- Sprinkle of chopped walnuts (for texture and healthy fats)
Pro tip: Let the cake cool before spreading the topping for best results.
Macros (excluding topping):
- Calories: 443
- Protein: 26g
- Carbs: 70g
- Fat: 6g
This macro-friendly treat is perfect for curbing cravings while still fuelling your goals. Whether you eat it fresh out of the oven or prep it ahead of time as part of your weekly routine, it's a great way to stay consistent without sacrificing flavour.
Why Quick Recipes Like This Matter
For the men we coach, business professionals, entrepreneurs, high-performers, consistency is everything. When your schedule is stacked, skipping meals or grabbing convenience food can seem like the only option. But meals like this prove that you can eat well, even when time is tight.
Every meal is an opportunity to support your body. When you start fuelling with intent, you’ll notice better energy, stronger performance in the gym, sharper focus, and of course — visible physical change.
Watch Coach Zayne cook it up here - https://www.instagram.com/p/DKBwZ53q32L/
And if you want more recipes like this, or need a plan tailored to your schedule, goals and lifestyle, that’s exactly what we deliver inside our coaching program. Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. We make it work for you.
Book a FREE consultation call with the Physique Academy and let’s get started.
