Pumpkin Protein Bread

Alright, it’s has been way too long since I have posted a recipe so what better time than pumpkin spice season!?!? This one is amazing and I have made it multiple times with no issues. It’s all natural, low in fat, high in protein and contains whole grains. If you are a competitor then just create recipe in myfitnesspal and account for macros. You can make in bulk and freeze 1/2 or refrigerate. There are zero preservatives so do not leave this out on your counter or in the mold quickly.

What you need:

  • 1 can of all natural pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup Walden farms maple syrup (optional, you could use additional stevia)
  • 8 packets of Stevia
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 5 tablespoons of organic cacao powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 egg whites
  • 3 tbsp organic chia seeds
  • 2 scoops peanut butter GNC protein blend
  • 4 tbsp powdered peanut butter
  • 150g rolled oats blended into oat flour (or use oat flour)
  • 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Mix all wet ingredients first, add dry ingredients, mix well and pour into greased bread pan.

Bake at 350 for ~45 minutes

Cut into 8 servings: 186 calories, 4 g fat, 23g carbs, 15g protein

Apple Cinnamon Protein Waffles

While cleaning out my cupboards I discovered a waffle maker hiding in the back.  I have not used it in years so I thought, why not?  Instead of making my traditional protein pancakes I whipped up a large batch of protein waffles and ate them all week post-workout.

What you will need:

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Ingredients for Protein Waffles

 

  • 2 cups Kodiak Cakes power pancake mix (from Costco)
  • 1 scoop of whey protein powder (I used Dymatize Iso-100 in Cinnabun)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tsp stevia
  • 5 egg whites
  • 8 oz. unsweetened natural applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup vanilla unsweetened cashew milk

Instructions:

  1. Mix all dry ingredients together
  2. Add wet ingredients and mix well
  3. Pour into pre-heated waffle iron and cook until done (It took me a few attempts to get it right) Makes 18 waffles on Belgium waffle maker
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Try not to make a mess!

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Nutrition Facts (per waffle):

63 Cals, 9g Carbs, 6g Protein, 1g Fat

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