High Protein Polenta Bread
Elevate your bread game with this High Protein Polenta Bread—a hearty, wholesome loaf that's packed with nutritious ingredients and ideal for fueling your day. Featuring a unique blend of golden polenta, creamy whey protein powder, and fiber-rich chia seeds, this recipe transforms traditional bread into a protein-packed powerhouse. Moist and tender, this bread combines fluffy whole wheat flour with a touch of sweetness from honey and the richness of olive oil and egg whites. Perfect for meal prep, it’s ready in just an hour and delivers eight satisfying servings. Enjoy it toasted for breakfast, as a sandwich base, or alongside soups and salads for a high-protein boost. This easy recipe pairs health and flavor, delivering the perfect balance of texture and taste for fitness enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams polenta
- 480 milliliters water
- 120 milliliters milk
- 60 milliliters olive oil
- 20 grams honey
- 3 large egg whites
- 60 grams whey protein powder
- 100 grams whole wheat flour
- 10 grams baking powder
- 5 grams salt
- 30 grams chia seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, bring 480 milliliters of water to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta, continuing to whisk to prevent lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, olive oil, and honey. Stir until well mixed.
Add the cooled polenta to the milk mixture along with the egg whites and mix well.
In a separate bowl, sift together the whey protein powder, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the polenta mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the chia seeds to the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 3650 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.6 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 663 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1259 mg | 27% | |
*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.
