Energizing Single Mom’s Bundt Cake: A Power-Packed Recipe for a Busy Lifestyle

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups oat flour
• ¾ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• ½ cup natural peanut butter (smooth)
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ cup milk (any kind)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: ½ cup dark chocolate chips or dried fruit for added energy

For the Topping:

• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp crushed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan well with non-stick spray or oil.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey, Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine All Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
5. Pour into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Garnish: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, sprinkle with chia seeds and crushed nuts.
8. Serve: Enjoy a slice of this energizing cake as a nutritious start to your day or a mid-afternoon boost!