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Protein Gingerbread Loaf - Low Calorie, Really High Flavor!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 250
A delicious and healthy gingerbread loaf packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein blend)
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Applesauce (120g)
  • 1 Tbsp Melted Butter (14g)
  • ¼ cup Molasses (80g)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1⅓ cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (160g)
  • ½ cup Unflavored Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 45g, see notes for sub)
  • 2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1½ tsp Cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp Nutmeg
  • ¾ tsp Cloves
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 Tbsp Gingerbread Flavored Almond Butter (16g)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 2g)

Additional Liquid

  • 1 Tbsp Almond Milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan.
  • Combine almond milk and lemon juice; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Mix applesauce, melted butter, and protein powder; add molasses, eggs, then fold in dry ingredients.
  • Pour batter into pan; bake for 45-50 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes.
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to rack.

Notes

Ensure not to over-mix to keep the loaf light and moist.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread, Healthy, Protein