Gooey Butter Cake has been a St. Louis staple for generations ... and for good reason.
It’s one of those desserts you don’t really forget once you’ve had it. Rich, buttery, soft in the center, with that golden crust on top ... simple ingredients, but a flavor that stands out in a way most desserts don’t.
Now that same iconic taste shows up in Level-1 Gooey Butter Cake, bringing a familiar favorite into a new form you can actually use day to day.
And to highlight it, we put together 5 simple, protein-packed dessert recipes using Level-1 Gooey Butter Cake.
Gooey Butter Protein “Blizzard” Ice Cream Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop Level-1 Gooey Butter Cake protein powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or a splash of milk for lighter texture)
- Optional: crushed cookies, sprinkles, or white chocolate chips
Directions:
- Blend frozen banana + protein powder + yogurt until thick
- Scoop into a bowl (it should be ice cream consistency)
- Top with your favorite mix-ins
Macros (entire bowl):
Protein: 36g
Carbs: 34g
Fat: 2g
Gooey Butter Protein Pancake Stack
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop Level-1 Gooey Butter Cake protein powder
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup oats (or oat flour)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup almond milk
Directions:
- Blend or mix everything until smooth
- Cook small pancakes on a non-stick pan (2–3 min per side)
- Stack them up and top with syrup, berries, or a light glaze
Macros (entire stack):
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 21g
Fat: 10g
Gooey Butter Cake Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop Level-1 Gooey Butter Cake protein powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2–3 tbsp almond milk (adjust for texture)
- Optional: a few white chocolate chips
Directions:
- Mix everything in a mug until smooth
- Microwave for 45–60 seconds
- Let it cool for 1–2 minutes (it firms up as it sits)
Macros:
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 3g
Fat: 8g
Gooey Butter Cake French Toast
Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread
- 1 scoop Level-1 Gooey Butter Cake
- 1 egg
- Splash of milk
Directions:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, Level-1 Gooey Butter Cake, and milk until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Cook the bread for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and top with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of syrup if desired.
Macros:
Protein: 35g
Carbs: 30g
Fat: 9g
Gooey Butter Protein Cookie Dough Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop Level-1 Gooey Butter Cake protein powder
- 2 tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1–2 tbsp almond milk
- Optional: mini chocolate chips
Directions:
- Mix everything in a bowl until it forms dough
- Roll into bite-sized balls (or just eat it as dough… honestly)
- Chill for 10–15 minutes for better texture
Macros:
Protein: 31g
Carbs: 9g
Fat: 20g