Quaint, countryside B&Bs are known for serving guests a three-course breakfast that makes you feel like you’re exactly where you belong. On the menu are warm, cheesy quiches, paired with home-baked breads you won’t find anywhere else (banana-pecan bread, anyone?). If you’ve never had the pleasure, try your hostess hand at this unique fruit-and-nut loaf that’s sure to give you a taste of sweet southern hospitality.
Strawberry-Nut Protein Loaf
Makes 16 servings or slices
Macros for 1 serving: 134 calories | 7.5 g protein | 15.2 g carbs | 6.3 g fat | 2 g fiber | 1.7g sugar
Ingredients
1/3 cup raw cashew butter
1 cup strawberries, diced
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
4 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup oat flour
¾ cup almond meal flour
1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder
1 tsp. sugar-free strawberry gelatin mix
½ cup xylitol
1 tsp. baking powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cashew butter, ½ cup diced strawberries, yogurt, egg whites and vanilla extract. Stir together until mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, stir together flours, protein powder, gelatin mix, xylitol and baking powder until combined.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry mix and stir until well combined. Stir in remaining diced strawberries.
- Pour batter into loaf pan, smoothing down with a spoon. Bake 42-44 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool 30 minutes, slice into 16 even pieces and serve (your guests or yourself)!