Nourishing Sleep-Boost Cake (High in Magnesium & Nutrients)

This Nourishing Sleep-Boost Cake is a moist, high-volume, nutrient-dense treat designed for those looking to lose or maintain weight while supporting restful sleep and overall wellness. Rich in magnesium, iron, folate, and vitamins A, B12, D, and C, this cake uses pumpkin puree and chickpea flour for exceptional fiber and protein content, natural sweetness from date or maple syrup, and a vitamin and antioxidant punch from cocoa, orange zest, and sunflower seeds. Egg and fortified soy milk supply additional choline, B12, and vitamin D, while cinnamon and vanilla add classic cake flavor. With no dairy, minimal added sugar, and no nuts, this recipe comes together quickly for a cozy snack or dessert that also addresses cravings and helps meet your most important micronutrient needs—especially for sleep support.

Overview

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

30 min

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

1 slice (120 grams)

Pumpkin Puree

Not pie filling; for moisture and vitamin A

Recommended Brand: Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin

1 cup

Chickpea Flour

High fiber, protein, iron, folate, and magnesium

Recommended Brand: Bob’s Red Mill

3/4 cup

Unsweetened Fortified Soy Milk

Rich in magnesium, calcium, vitamin D, and B12

Recommended Brand: Silk

1/2 cup

Egg

Helps with structure, choline, vitamin D, B12

Recommended Brand: Any

1 large

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Adds flavor, magnesium, and antioxidants

Recommended Brand: Hershey’s

2 tablespoons

Sunflower Seeds, ground

Magnesium, tryptophan, selenium boost

Recommended Brand: David’s

2 tablespoons

Baking Powder

Leavening

Recommended Brand: Rumford

1 teaspoon

Vanilla Extract

Recommended Brand: McCormick

1 teaspoon

Cinnamon

Flavor, blood sugar support

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1/8 teaspoon

Date Syrup or Maple Syrup

Natural sweetener, rich in potassium (use date syrup for lower glycemic)

2 tablespoons

Zest of 1 Orange

For flavor, vitamin C boost

from 1 orange

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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

140

Total Fat

4g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

1.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2g

Cholesterol

45mg

Sodium

170mg

Total Carbohydrates

19g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Soluble Fiber

1g

Insoluble Fiber

3g

Total Sugars

5g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

6g

Calcium

65mg

Iron

2.2mg

Potassium

330mg

Vitamin A

410mcg

Vitamin C

8mg

Phosphorus

100mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Dairy
Peanut
Tree Nut
Gluten
Wheat