Cinnamon Swirl Protein Bread
Whaaaat? A Cinnamon Swirl Bread that is AMAZING and Healthy? Yeah I know it’s hard to believe, but trust me it is so good. There is nothing better then waking up to the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls.
This alternative to a cinnabon at the mall not only provides additional protein, but it has far fewer calories. This bread is perfect for breakfast or can be eaten as a snack throughout the day.
Nutrition Facts:
Makes 16 squares 1 square = 55 calories, 1 g fat, 8 g carbs, 5 g protein
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Ideal (Xylitol)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour + 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Ideal (Xylitol) or ¼ cup Stevia in the Raw
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (Almond Breeze)
- 1/3 cup or 1 4oz jar of baby food applesauce and ¼ cup low sugar vanilla yogurt (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8 X 8 inch Pyrex dish with non-stick spray.
- In small bowl combine: (set aside)
- 1/3 cup Ideal (Xylitol)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- In a large bowl combine: (whisk together)
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour + 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Ideal (Xylitol) or ¼ cup Stevia in the Raw
- In a medium bowl combine: (whisk together & add to lrg bowl)
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (Almond Breeze)
- 1/3 cup or 1 4oz jar of baby food applesauce and ¼ cup low sugar vanilla yogurt (optional)
- Pour a shallow layer of batter into the loaf pan (about 1/4 of the batter).
- Sprinkle heavily with half of the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining batter & cinnamon/sugar on top.
- Draw a knife through the batter to marble. Bake for 24 to 28 min. Let cool for 10 min. Bread will be dense.
