Protein Pumpkin Bread

Tymberlyn Frischkorn
Oct 30
2 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

Pick a version that suites your macro needs. I made version one first and then quickly realized that I didn't need it to have that much protein because I perfer to get my protein from lean meats. I also decided that I wanted it to be lightly sweeter and that's how version two was born.

VERSION ONE: Lower sugar,higher protein

Ingredients:

1 ¼ cup oat flour do not pack, scoop into measuring cup and level
1 cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup greek yogurt
2 large eggs
½ cup packed vanilla flavored protein powder
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (I like it "spicy" but you can do more or less to taste)
2 tsp cinnamon (I like it "spicy" but you can do more or less to taste)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional - adds sugar and carbs)

VERSION TWO: Sweeter and still high protein

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup oat flour do not pack, scoop into measuring cup and level
1 cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup greek yogurt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup packed vanilla flavored protein powder
3 tablespoons of coconut sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (I like it "spicy" but you can do more or less to taste)
2 tsp cinnamon (I like it "spicy" but you can do more or less to taste)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp of salt
1/4 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional - adds sugar and carbs)

Directions work for both recipes:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
Add the oat flour, pumpkin, greek yogurt, eggs, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda to a large mixing bowl and stir with a hand mixer or wooden spoon until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, saving some to sprinkle on top.
Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cut into 8 slices and enjoy!