Here’s a moist, fluffy, low-calorie Greek yogurt cake that’s high in protein and easy to make — perfect if you want something light but satisfying.
🍰 Low-Calorie Greek Yogurt Cake
🔢 Nutrition (per slice, 8 slices)
Approx. 120–140 calories
High protein • Lower fat • Light texture
🛒 Ingredients
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1 cup (240g) nonfat plain Greek yogurt
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup (65g) granulated sweetener
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Use sugar, or a zero-calorie substitute (like erythritol/monk fruit) to lower calories further
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
(or oat flour for a slightly denser, higher-fiber version) -
1 ½ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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Zest of 1 lemon (optional but recommended)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line or lightly grease an 8-inch round pan.
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Whisk yogurt, eggs, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
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Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined.
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Pour into pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool before slicing.
🍋 Optional Flavor Variations
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Lemon drizzle: Mix powdered sweetener + lemon juice and lightly glaze.
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Berry version: Fold in ½ cup fresh blueberries (adds ~10 calories per slice).
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Chocolate: Replace 2 tbsp flour with cocoa powder.
🔥 How to Make It Even Lower Calorie
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Use zero-calorie sweetener instead of sugar.
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Replace half the flour with oat fiber (lighter texture, fewer calories).
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Skip glaze and toppings.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A high-protein version (20g+ protein per slice)
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An air fryer version
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Or a 3-ingredient ultra-simple version 😊