Sweet Treats

Healthy & Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Protein Bread

(Thanks to Jamie Eason’s fabulous recipes!)

This cinnamon swirl bread is AMAZING. I know, it’s a “healthy” treat, which always seems to ruin my idea of how good something can really be. But this stuff…so delicious and so NOT bad for you! What’s not to love??

Photo Credit: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-recipes-cinnamon-swirl-protein-bread.html

Author: Jamie Eason – Original Recipe Post can be found here: 

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-recipes-cinnamon-swirl-protein-bread.html

Prep time: 10 mins          Cook time: ~25 mins           Total time: ~35 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup of your favorite sugar substitute (I used Stevia)
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups wheat flour
• 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/3 cup of natural (unsweetened) applesauce OR one 4 oz jar of baby food applesauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup of your sweetener and the cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl whisk together: wheat flour, vanilla whey protein, baking powder, salt, and the remaining sweetener (1/4 cup)
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together: egg whites, almond milk, and applesauce. Then add and mix in with the large bowl ingredients.
5. Pour about 1/4 of the batter into the pan, then sprinkle heavily with half of the cinnamon/sweetener mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon sweetener mixture on top.
6. Draw a knife through the batter to marble it. Bake for 24-28 minutes or until golden brown throughout. Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into it.
7. ENJOY this delicious, guilt-free treat!! :)