Protein PB&J Bread
Serves 12
15 mins prep
65 mins cook
80 mins total
Delicious Protein PB&J Bread made with fresh strawberries and pb powder for that peanut butter jelly flavor. Healthy PB & J loaf uses protein powder and applesauce to sweeten and moisten, and has no added sugar, butter or oil.
Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8½" x 4½" loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, yogurt, almond milk and eggs.
In another bowl, whisk whole wheat pastry flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, peanut butter powder, coconut flour and baking powder.
Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until combined.
DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder and gluten will from wheat flour will make the bread dense.
Place strawberries in a bowl, sprinkle with extra flour and toss to coat. (Required to prevent them from sinking to the bottom).
Add in most of the strawberries and peanuts, reserving a few for the top.
Gently fold until combined; Do not over-mix.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Top with more strawberries and peanuts.
Bake for 30 minutes, cover with foil tent.
Bake another 35 minutes.
A toothpick inserted into center should come out dry.
Cool for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes and cut into slices.
