Protein Costco Cranberry Orange Loaf
A delightful and protein-packed loaf combining tart cranberries and zesty oranges, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup light flour alternative (almond flour or oat/whole wheat blend)
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat dairy (milk or yogurt)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mix the wet ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
- Incorporate the protein powder gradually to avoid clumping.
- Add the orange zest for flavor.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture and fold gently.
- Transfer the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra sweetness, serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or honey. Consider adding nuts or spices for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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