High Protein Cranberry Bread
Elevate your baking game with this High Protein Cranberry Bread, a nutritious twist on a classic favorite! Packed with the muscle-boosting benefits of whey protein powder and enriched with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, and fresh cranberries, this quick bread delivers a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. The warm spice of cinnamon complements the tangy burst of cranberries and crunch of chopped walnuts, creating a deliciously moist and hearty loaf. Perfect as a post-workout snack, a breakfast treat, or a guilt-free dessert, this high-protein cranberry bread is both satisfying and energizing. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is your go-to for a healthy, protein-packed indulgence that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whey protein powder (vanilla or natural flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In another bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the cranberries and chopped walnuts using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.3 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 3813 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.2 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.2 g | ||
| Protein | 268.6 g | 537% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1230 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2643 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
