The Epiphany cake season is officially here! After the holidays, we've all eaten well, but we still crave a delicious dessert. So, what if this year we opted for a healthy Epiphany cake? A flavorful cake, but much lighter and better suited to our fitness goals. It's the perfect balance between indulgence and a healthy dessert, ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth while maintaining a balanced diet. We're sharing our recipe for a healthy Epiphany cake that's both delicious and nutritious!

The ingredients

To make this healthy galette des rois, here's what you'll need:

• 2 wholemeal puff pastry sheets : Choosing wholemeal puff pastry for more fiber and nutrients is much better than classic pastry, and it helps avoid blood sugar spikes!
• 40g of agave syrup : A natural sweetener, milder than refined sugar and with a lower glycemic index. It provides just the right amount of sweetness without spiking your blood sugar.
• 200g of almond flour : A source of plant-based protein and healthy fats. It also gives a wonderfully creamy texture to your galette filling.
• 2 compotes without added sugar : Lightly sweetened and full of vitamins, the compotes add moisture to the galette and replace traditional butter.
• 3 eggs : Rich in protein and amino acids, they give the galette a perfect texture while providing a little boost to your recovery.
• 2 scoops of whey : Squad Nutrition's vanilla whey is ideal for the recipe, but for more indulgence, you can also try the chocolate version using our chocolate whey .
• 1 bean : Because a King Cake wouldn't be a King Cake without the famous bean! And who knows, maybe this year you'll be the one to win the crown!

The recipe for a healthy king cake

Let's go, here's the detailed recipe to make your healthy galette des rois in a few simple and quick steps.

1. Prepare the filling

In a large bowl, start by mixing the agave syrup, unsweetened fruit compotes, and 2 eggs. Mix well until smooth. Then add the almond flour and whey protein powder and mix again until you have a smooth, homogeneous batter. This base is the key to the creamy and delicious texture of your pancake.

2. Prepare the dough

Spread the first sheet of puff pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure it is smooth and does not extend beyond the edges of the baking sheet.

3. Add the filling and the bean

Spread the almond filling over the puff pastry, making sure to leave a small border all around. That's where you'll insert the fève (bean)! Don't forget to hide it a little to keep it a surprise.

4. Close the pancake

Lightly moisten the edges of the pastry with water to help seal the galette. Place the second sheet of puff pastry over the filling and press the edges firmly to seal the two layers together.

5. Finish and cook

Brush the top of the galette with an egg yolk using a pastry brush to give it a beautiful golden color when baked. With the tip of a knife, make a pretty design on the top of the pastry to add a little style to your galette (and also to allow steam to escape during baking).

6. Cooking

Bake your galette in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40 minutes, until it is golden brown.

And there you have it, your healthy, protein-packed galette des rois is ready to be enjoyed! A galette that's both delicious and tailored to your needs, which you can savor guilt-free. It's ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth while maintaining a balanced diet. So, prepare this recipe and enjoy it with your family and friends while staying on track with your workouts! To everyone, I wish you bon appétit and above all, no guilt – we're enjoying ourselves, and that's what really matters!