After returning back to The Media Octopus after an incredible week in Ibiza, I was thrilled to find a special delivery sat at my desk: A tub of NUTrition’s Cleantella. For the Nutella lovers out there, you will be delighted to know that yes, this is a healthy, protein-packed alternative to the usually high-fat but moreish chocolate and hazelnut paste. Made simply from hazelnut butter, casein protein powder, cocoa powder and coconut oil, these little tubs of goodness are absolutely heavenly and can be used for all sorts of clean eating creations if you have a sweet tooth or chocolate craving!
Coincidentally, today is National Chocolate Day, so when NUTrition got in touch to ask if I’d like to celebrate the occasion and come up with a Cleantella creation, I couldn’t wait to get home and baking! I wanted to make something ‘indulgent’, high in protein, gluten-free and full of natural sweetness so I decided on a Chocolate Banana Cake with ChocShot Topping. Simple, delicious and full of health-packed ingredients, here it is!
NOTE: I’ve linked this from my Choc Shot/Sweet Freedom recipe challenge blog post. Check out my two other recipes using Choc Shot: Banana Protein Pancakes with Berry Sauce & Choc Shot Drizzle / Avocado & Chocolate Tofu Mousse
Chocolate Banana Cake & ChocShot Topping
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 1 tub of NUTrition Cleantella
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 50g Doves Farm gluten-free flour
- 50g ground almonds
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 100ml Good Hemp Nutritionhemp milk
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 1.5 tbsp The Groovy Food Company coconut oil, melted
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Topping: 1 pot of Total Greek 0% fat-free yogurt, 2 tbsp Choc Shot, dash of vanilla extract
Get baking!
Prehead the oven to 190 degrees. Mix the bananas together with the flour, ground almonds, protein powder, baking powder and cacao in a bowl, then stir in the melted coconut oil, egg, Cleantella and almond extract and beat until smooth. Pour into a greased baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Topping: Mix together the Choc Shot, yogurt and vanilla extract and chill in the fridge until ready to serve once the cake has cooled and you’ve cut it into squares. Enjoy National Chocolate Day totally guilt-free!