Vegan Dirt Cake with Protein

If you're not from North America there is a good chance you're wondering what the heck is dirt cake?! Which is a fair question, because the name doesn't exactly ring *delicious*...but LET ME TELL YOU it is not only incredibly delicious but something I grew up eating for my birthday and I totally looked forward to all year. 

The original dirt cake recipe is made up of cream cheese, Oreos, whipped topping (think cool whip), and icing sugar. It's then topped with gummy worms to make it resemble dirt with worms. As a result, it's usually a cake made for children. 

Today though, we're making this childhood favourite not only for adults, but wayyyy healthier and high enough in protein to replace a full meal. Also a great option for halloween because you can get fun with all the festive holiday toppings like I did with candy eyeballs. But don't be mistaken, you can eat this all year round.

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Why You'll Love This Vegan Dirt Cake

• At 421 cals and 31g of protein per serving, this dirt cake really isn't a cake at all. Made from nutritious ingredients like coconut yogurt, organic chocolate protein powder, and maple syrup. 
• Because it's really quick to throw together. 
• However, remove the candied eyeballs, and enjoy this rich chocolate dessert year round. 
• Naturally gluten free, dairy free, and nut free. 
• It's fun to eat!

What You'll Need To Make This Vegan Dirt Cake 

• Plain coconut yogurt, or your preferred yogurt. Health tip: I always buy plain yogurts and sweeten them myself. Sweetened yogurts like vanilla, generally use less than quality sweeteners and often more than needed. 
• Chocolate protein powder. My go-to protein powder is Vedge Nutrition. I like they're protein because they're certified organic, gluten free, non-GMO, and third party tested. You can shop their proteins and vegan supplements using my discount code: EVANNRYAN.
• Cacao powder or cocoa powder to make this dirt cake chocolatey! You can shop this and tons more vegan grocery staples on Prana Foods website, using my discount code: EVANNRYAN!
• Maple syrup, to add a touch of sweetness to the dirt cake mixture.
• Lemon juice. This is for a little added tang! Trust me, it's totally perfect.
• Chocolate cookies. You can use the original Oreo's for this recipe, or a healthier chocolate cookie alternative like I did, here. 

Substitutions

You can use Oreo's like the original dirt cake recipe calls for, or you can use a healthier cookie alternative like I did. Linked below!

In place of maple syrup, you can use any preferred liquid sweetener.

Skip the eyeballs if you're enjoying this outside of October ;)

Next Up Try My Chocolate Puff Pastry Mummies! 

Please note: all calories and macros have been calculated to the best of my ability but may vary slightly. 

 

Vegan Dirt Cake with Protein

Recipe makes two servings

Macros per serving:

421 cals - 17g fat - 36g carbs - 31g protein 

 

Ingredients:

• 2 scoops/serving chocolate protein powder (discount code: EVANNRYAN)
• 2 cups plain coconut yogurt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder (discount code: EVANNRYAN)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup 
• 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp salt 
• 4 chocolate cookies/biscuits (30g) 
• 10-20 candy eyeballs (optional for halloween!)

 

Instructions:

1. To a mixing bowl add: chocolate protein, coconut yogurt, cocoa powder, maple syrup, lemon juice, and salt. Whip together until smooth.
2. Divide the chocolate pudding across two containers and set aside.
3. Add the cookies to a blender and pulse into a crumb.
4. Spread the cookie crumb across the puddings.
5. Top with candy eyeballs or gummy worms if desired!
6. Enjoy! 

 

 

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