Protein Chocolate Pistachio Bread | Healthy Athlete Snack
Pistachio Chocolate Protein Bread
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 scoops Momentous Chocolate Whey Protein *Code Wendiirlbeck saves you 15%
- 2 TBSP Nuts n More Chocolate Peanut Butter *Code 143NWW saves you 10%
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup crushed pistachios, divided
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips, divided
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Whisk in the 4 eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the chocolate whey protein, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in ⅓ cup crushed pistachios and ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining pistachios and dark chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for approximately 35–45 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool for at least 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Estimated nutrition — entire loaf
- Calories: 1,750
- Protein: 99 g
- Carbohydrates: 173 g
- Fat: 83 g
Makes 10 slices! Per slice:
- 175 calories
- 10 g protein
- 17 g carbs
- 8 g fat
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- Female athlete fueling guide: Fuel her potential
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In good health, faith, and fitness
Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN *Learn more about Wendi HERE.
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