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Bake off is back, so we’re stepping up with macro-friendly ideas.

Who else gets properly inspired by the signatures and showstoppers? It’s impossible to sit through an episode of Bake Off without reaching for some sort of sweet treat, which is why we’ve put together 5 of our favorite high-protein baking recipes for you to put to the test.

Quick, easy, and a little more macro-friendly than the cakes you’d see in the tent, these are ideal to enjoy without undoing your training progress.

1. High-Protein Blueberry Oat Muffins

Who can say no to a classic blueberry muffin? Satisfy your cake cravings and level-up your coffee break with these delicious treats.

Nutritional info per serving:

Calories	Carbs	Protein	Fat
197	25.9g	11.4g	5.2g

Recipe here.

2. Chocolate Orange Protein Loaf Cake

Everyone knows that orange & chocolate is a top tier combination. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and plenty of citrusy flavor from real oranges, it’s the perfect healthy bake for autumn evenings.

Nutritional info per serving:

Calories	Carbs	Protein	Fat
309	37.7g	7.2g	14.7g

Recipe here.

3. Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

Sweet, sticky, and incredibly simple, this homemade cinnamon roll mug cake is one to fall back on time and time again.

Nutritional info per serving:

Calories	Carbs	Protein	Fat
357	47.7g	19.5g	9.8g

Recipe here.

4. High-Protein Brownie Muffins

Rich, gooey, and delicious, these brownie muffins are the best way to keep your chocolate cravings in check.

Nutritional info per serving:

Calories	Carbs	Protein	Fat
126	10g	6.7g	6g

Recipe here.

5. High-Protein Sticky Toffee Pudding

It must be one of the nation’s favourite desserts, right? Now you can enjoy a healthier version that’s higher in protein.

Nutritional info per serving:

Calories	Carbs	Protein	Fat
344	55g	17.7g	4.7g

Recipe here.

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Lauren Dawes

Writer and expert

Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class. On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin. Find out more about Lauren’s experience here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-dawes-b4416aaa/