High Protein Pan de Yuca
Elevate your snack game with this High Protein Pan de Yuca, a nutritious twist on the traditional South American cheese bread. Made with yuca flour (also known as tapioca starch), creamy high-protein Greek yogurt, and crumbled queso fresco or feta, this recipe creates irresistibly soft, cheesy rolls with a delightful chewy texture. The addition of chia seeds not only adds a subtle crunch but also boosts this bread’s fiber and nutrient content. Quick and easy to prepare, this gluten-free recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a perfect on-the-go snack or a protein-packed side dish. Serve these golden bites freshly baked for a warm, satisfying treat that’s sure to impress! Keywords: high protein, gluten-free, Pan de Yuca, South American cheese bread, easy baking recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Yuca flour (tapioca starch)
- 150 grams High-protein Greek yogurt
- 150 grams Queso fresco or feta
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 50 milliliters Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds and water, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency.
In a large bowl, mix the yuca flour, baking powder, and salt together.
In a food processor, grate the queso fresco finely if it isn't already in crumbles.
Add the grated cheese and chia seed mixture to the yuca flour mixture.
Add the egg and Greek yogurt to the bowl and start mixing the ingredients together with your hands until you form a dough.
If the dough seems dry, add a little more Greek yogurt or water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a smooth consistency.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape them into balls.
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and let the Pan de Yuca cool slightly on a cooling rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 4042 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.3 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1161 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% | |
*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.
