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Protein Gingerbread Loaf - Low Calorie, Really High Flavor!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 220
A delicious, high-protein gingerbread loaf that's low in calories but bursting with flavor. Perfect for a healthy treat or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dried ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein)
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1 Tbsp Melted Butter
  • 0.25 cup Molasses
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1.33 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
  • 0.5 cup Unflavored Protein Powder (Whey-casein) (see notes for sub)
  • 2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1.5 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.75 tsp Nutmeg
  • 0.75 tsp Cloves
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 Tbsp Gingerbread Flavored Almond Butter (Recommendation below)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein)
  • 1 Tbsp Almond Milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Combine almond milk and lemon juice; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Mix applesauce, melted butter, and protein powder. Add molasses, then eggs; whisk until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, unflavored protein, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda. Fold dry ingredients into wet, alternating with milk, until just combined.
  • Pour batter into pan; bake 45-50 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before transferring to rack.

Notes

Ensure not to over-mix to keep the loaf light and moist.
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread, Healthy, Protein