High-Protein Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf

Ingredients

• 250 g Pumpkin puree (Canned, unsweetened)
• 2 scoops Protein powder (whey/casein blend) (Vanilla or unflavored; per loaf batch)
• 2 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk (Or water)
• 25 g Oat flour (Can make by blending rolled oats)
• 25 g Almond flour
• 6 packets Zero-calorie sweetener (e.g., Splenda, stevia) (Or about 2 tablespoons granulated)
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 30 g Stevia-sweetened chocolate chips (E.g., Lily's brand; about 2 tbsp)
• 2 seconds Nonstick spray (canola or coconut oil) (To grease loaf pan)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 175°C

2. Prepare Blender

   Add 250g pumpkin puree, 2 scoops protein powder, 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, 25g oat flour, 25g almond flour, 6 packets (or 2 tbsp) zero-calorie sweetener, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 4 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the blender.

   Time: PT5M

3. Blend Batter

   Blend all ingredients until completely smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides as needed.

   Time: PT3M

4. Prepare Loaf Pan

   Spray loaf pan with nonstick spray for about 2 seconds to coat all sides.

   Time: PT1M

5. Transfer Batter

   Pour or spoon the thick batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.

   Time: PT3M

6. Add Chocolate Chips

   Sprinkle 30g stevia-sweetened chocolate chips evenly over the top and gently fold or press them into the batter.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bake

   Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).

   Time: PT35M

   Temperature: 175°C

8. Cool and Slice

   Let loaf cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing. Slice into 5 pieces per loaf.

   Time: PT6M

9. Cleanup

   Wash blender, loaf pan, spatula, and measuring utensils. Wipe down counters.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

140

Protein

14g

Carbohydrates

16g

Fat

4g

Fiber

4g