A low-calorie Greek yogurt cake is one of those rare desserts that’s actually simple and satisfying—no weird ingredients needed.
🍰 Light Greek Yogurt Cake (soft, moist, low-cal)
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (low-fat or nonfat works best)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or a low-calorie option like stevia/erythritol)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for a healthier twist)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: lemon zest or berries for flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a small baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk yogurt, eggs, and sweetener until smooth.
- Add vanilla and mix again.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.
- Pour into pan, add berries if using.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- Let it cool before slicing—it firms up nicely.
Why this works
- Greek yogurt keeps it moist while cutting fat
- Lower sugar than traditional cakes
- High in protein → more filling, fewer cravings
Easy variations
- Protein boost: add a scoop of vanilla protein powder (reduce flour slightly)
- Chocolate version: mix in 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Lemon cake: extra lemon zest + a little juice
Rough nutrition (per slice, 6 slices)
- ~90–120 calories (depends on sweetener used)
- Higher protein than regular cake
- Lower fat and sugar
If you want, I can tweak this for weight loss, high-protein meal prep, or even make it egg-free or air fryer–friendly.