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Protein Bread

High-Protein Bread | Low-Carb & Gluten-Free

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A sliceable, mildly savory high-protein bread built on almond flour and whey isolate. It toasts well, holds a sandwich, and lands at about 13g protein and 2g net carbs per slice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • cups almond flour blanched, fine
  • ½ cup whey protein isolate unflavored
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons psyllium husk powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup butter melted, or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional topping; or everything bagel seasoning or grated Parmesan

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides so you can lift the loaf out later.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, whey isolate, ground flaxseed, psyllium husk, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined with no clumps.
  3. In a second bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the Greek yogurt, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and warm water until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until a thick, uniform batter forms. Let it rest for 5 minutes so the psyllium and flax can absorb moisture and firm up.
  5. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Scatter over the sesame seeds or your chosen topping if using.
  6. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is firm and golden and the center reads about 200°F on an instant-read thermometer. Tent with foil if the crust darkens before the middle is set.
  7. Lift the loaf out by the parchment and cool it completely on a rack before slicing with a serrated knife. Cutting it warm makes the crumb seem gummy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 290mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g

Notes

Net carbs: 2g per serving (6g total carbs minus 4g fiber).
Substitutions: Unflavored egg white protein powder works in place of whey isolate for a dairy-lighter loaf. Olive oil can replace the butter one for one.
Storage: Airtight in the fridge up to 5 days, or slice and freeze up to 3 months.
Reheating: Toast slices straight from frozen, no thawing needed.

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