🍞🍒 Cranberry Loaf (High-Protein Version)

 Ingredients (Makes 12 slices)

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• ½ cup oat flour

• ½ cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• ¾ cup nonfat  Greek yogurt

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (replaces oil)

• ¼–⅓ cup sweetener of choice (erythritol, stevia, or sugar)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

• Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix dry ingredients: Whole wheat flour, oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients: Eggs, Greek yogurt, applesauce, sweetener, and vanilla.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Fold in cranberries (and nuts if using).

5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.

6. Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool completely before slicing.

 Nutrition (Per Slice – Approx., 12 slices)

• Calories: ~180

• Protein: 12–14g

• Carbs: 18–20g

• Fat: 4–5g

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