Description
Delicious and nutritious high-protein pumpkin bread, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk or dairy alternative
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together the whole wheat flour, protein powder, pumpkin spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Blend the wet ingredients: whisk together the pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup, milk, and eggs.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, gently folding them together until just combined.
- Prepare your baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top gently with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Enjoy warm slices with butter or cream cheese. For a sweet twist, try a glaze with powdered sugar and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, high-protein, baking, fall recipes, healthy snacks