Watching what you eat and reigning in your macros doesn't mean you're stuck with bland foods. Cake can be part of your life, even while getting ripped.
And THIS cake is one you're going to want to keep making. Each piece is pretty darn big and with 9 grams of protein, 6 net carbs, and only 1 gram of fat, you can probably fit a couple pieces into your day.
The combination of apple sauce and pumpkin purée gives it a buttery cake texture, and each piece pops with a ton of flavor from the cinnamon and cream cheese. You'll want a second piece, and since it's only 80 calories, knock yourself out.
Pumpkin has a lot of health benefits. It's high in beta-carotene – a carotenoid that your body turns into vitamin A. That might not sound like a big deal, but it can actually neutralize free radicals, stopping them from damaging your cells.
Fun-fact: Beta-carotene also acts as a natural sunblock. That, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, can help keep your skin strong and healthy.
Pumpkin is also rich in vitamin C, which will give you a bit of an immune boost. Its supply of vitamin E, iron, and folate may help strengthen your immunity as well. And who wouldn't want that?
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