Pumpkin Spice Protein Oat Cake with Streusel
A warm, single-serve pumpkin coffee cake made with oat flour, plant protein, and aromatic pumpkin pie spice. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon-pecan streusel for a cozy morning treat.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease a small oven-safe ramekin o…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease a small oven-safe ramekin or baking dish.
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Whisk together the oat flour
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla plant protein powder, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice until fully combined.
Look for: fully combined
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Add the pumpkin puree and unsweetened almond…
Add the pumpkin puree and unsweetened almond milk to the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, thick batter forms.
Look for: a smooth, thick batter forms
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Pour the cake batter into the prepared…
Pour the cake batter into the prepared ramekin and smooth the top with a spoon.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Combine chopped pecans
In a separate small bowl, combine chopped pecans, almond flour, and cinnamon to prepare the streusel topping.
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Sprinkle the pecan streusel evenly over the…
Sprinkle the pecan streusel evenly over the top of the batter.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18 to…
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cake is set in the center and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Look for: the cake is set in the center and a toothpick inserted comes out clean
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Allow to cool for 3 to 5…
Allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving warm.
Allow: 3 to 5 minutes
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