Protein Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oat flour do not pack, scoop into measuring cup and level

• 1 cup pumpkin puree

• 1/2 cup low-fat greek yogurt or blended low-fat cottage cheese

• 2 large eggs

• 1 scoop of vanilla flavored protein powder

• 1/4 cup maple syrup (double if you like it sweeter!)

• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Add the oat flour, pumpkin, greek yogurt, eggs, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, 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.

3. Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

4. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Cut into 8 slices and enjoy!

Macro breakdown (with 1/4 cup chocolate chips)

Serving size: 1 slice (recipe makes 8 slices)

Calories: 179

Protein: 13.1 g

Fat 5.7 g

Carbs: 18.8 g