High Protein Healthy Easter Bread recipe loaded with candy coated chocolate and Peeps! A low calorie, low fat and low sugar protein-packed Easter loaf that’s great for a snack or dessert.
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To tell you the truth, the only reason I made this Easter loaf bread was to use up the peeps and some pastel colored sugar-free candies(like M&Ms) I had. I knew I wanted to make something with them, but I had no idea what exactly, so this cake just seemed like an easy way out!
I may have gone a bit too far with the vibes in this Easter protein bread though since it really is loaded with the mix-ins, but you know you’re getting the good stuff in every bite!
So whether or not you’ve got some Easter candy leftover, this high protein loaf cake is a must try.
Ingredients
This healthy Easter bread is a high protein and low fat recipe made with protein powder for extra nutrition! Its also got no extra sugar outside of the mix-ins!
- Flour – I use 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, but Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or regular All Purpose flour works here too.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: For an Easter loaf cake that’s low sugar; I used Quest Nutrition Vanilla protein powder.
- Vanilla Plant-Based Protein Powder: To balances the texture and add more protein.
- Almond Butter Powder, also known as Powdered Almond Butter. I use the one from PB2.
Or you can use powdered peanut butter from PbFit or PB2. - Coconut Flour
- Baking Powder
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Non-fat Greek Yogurt for a high protein low fat loaf!
- Almond Milk
- High Protein Almond Butter; from American Dream Nut Butter. It’s lower fat and higher protein than normal, and just amazing (code HAYLSKITCHEN gives you a discount on these).
ADNB has other amazing flavors that would work well here too. - Eggs
For the Mix-ins to get that Easter Loaf:
- Pastel Candy Coated Chocolate for the Easter vibe! I recommend the ones from Lily’s; Regular M&Ms work too.
- Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies – these ones from Amazon.
See recipe card at the bottom of the page for the measurements!
Alternate Ingredients for Fitness Friendly Easter Bread
- Flour Options: I use 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, but Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or regular All Purpose flour works also works in this fitness-friendly easter loaf cake.
- Melted Butter: Melted Coconut Oil or Dairy Free Butter will work.
- Applesauce: You can replace this with pumpkin puree or mashed banana, but this might change the flavor a little.
- Almond Butter Powder: Peanut butter powder works!
- Almond Butter: Peanut butter, cashew butter or even Tahini works
- Nut-Free Option: Instead of almond or peanut butter powder, you can use ¼ cup flour + ¼ cup plant-based protein powder.
You might also want to reduce the amount of water by 1-2 tablespoon in this case. - Dairy-Free Option: Replace whey-casein protein with all plant-based protein powder and use dairy-free butter.
Fun Mix Ins –
- More Easter Flavors: Feel free to use other Easter candy mixed in instead of the candy-coated chocolate and peeps.
- Extra Crunch: Stir in chopped nuts or granola for added texture.
How to make Easter Bunny-themed Loaf Cake with Protein Powder
This healthy Easter bunny-themed protein bread with protein powder is going to be on your rotation because it really is a simple recipe!
Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, vanilla and unflavoried protein powder, almond or butter powder, coconut flour and baking powder until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, mix together the applesauce, yogurt, almond milk, almond butter and eggs until smooth.
Make Batter & Taste:
Pour the wet mix into the dry and gently fold until a thick batter forms.
Taste the healthy Easter loaf batter to see if you need extra sweetener; Add some stevia or monkfruit if needed.
Add the Mix-Ins:
Fold in the candy-coated pieces.
Pour into Pan:
Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Lay out the peeps marshmallows.
Cover with remaining batter.
Bake to Perfection:
Bake for 30 minutes + cover with foil + bake another 25 minutes. The total baking time should be 55-60 minutes.
A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Cool:Allow the Easter loaf cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool.
Slice into 12 portions.
Tips for Low Calorie Easter Loaf Cake
This low calorie Easter loaf cake is a great healthy recipe and perfect for a festive treat. Here’s some pointers to get it right:
- Use whey-casein protein powder and plant-based protein powder as mentioned since It works well with the ratio of ingredients in this healthy Easter protein bread recipe.
Whey-casein and plant-based protein absorb more liquid, and whey absorbs less, so you need to adjust the liquid accordingly.
- Don’t overmix the batter!
Pour the wet mix into the dry mix and whisk until combined. Don’t over-mix it or the cake will be too dense. - Taste the batter and see if you need some extra sweetener. I’d recommend using stevia powder to maintain the consistency of the batter and have lower sugar healthy Easter loaf.
- Cover with Foil partway through baking prevent over-browning while allowing the cake to bake through.
- Don’t over-bake the peanut butter cup loaf or it will get tough; Remove when the tester/knife comes out just dry, but moist.
Equipment
I recommend using a good nonstick loaf pan for this recipe!
How to store Protein Packed Easter Cake?
To store your protein-packed Easter cake, follow these simple steps:
- Room Temperature: Keep the Easter loaf in an airtight container and consume within 1-2 days.
- Refrigerator: For longer storage, place it in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Freezer: For even longer term – place in a freezer-safe container or zipock bag, and store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy!
Some Healthy High Protein Bread Recipes:
- Peanut Butter Protein Bread
- Protein Gingerbread Loaf
- Cookie Dough Protein Bread
- Protein Blueberry Eggnog Bread
More Healthy Easter Recipes with Mini Eggs you will love:
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Healthy Easter Bread – High Protein & Low Fat
Ingredients
- ¾ cup + 2 Tbsp Flour, 105g
- ½ cup Vanilla Protein Powder, 45g, Whey-casein
- ½ cup Plant-based Unflavored Protein Powder, 45g
- ¼ cup Almond or Peanut Butter Powder, 24g
- ¼ cup Coconut Flour, 28g
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- ¾ cup Unsweetened Applesauce, 180g
- ¾ cup Non-fat Greek Yogurt, 168g
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk, 80ml
- 2 tablespoon Peanut Butter, 28g, high protein recommended below
- 2 Eggs
Mix-Ins:
- 42 g Candy Coated Chocolate or M&Ms (Pastel), Sugar free recommended below
- 3 Peeps Marshmallow Easter Bunnies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8″ x 4″ loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, almond/peanut butter powder, coconut flour and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, yogurt, almond milk, almond butter and eggs.
- Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until combined.DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the bread dense.
- Add in candy coated pieces and gently fold until combined; Do not over-mix.
- Pour half batter into prepared loaf pan.Lay out peeps marshmallows on batter.Cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes (covering with 30 minutes).A toothpick inserted into center should come out dry.
- Cool for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes and cut into 12 slices
Notes
- Nutrition value is calculated using products recommended below.
- See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.
- Quest Nutrition Vanilla Whey-Casein Protein Powder
- KOS Plant Unflavored Protein Powder
- PB2 Almond Butter Powder
- American Dream Nut Butter Almond Butter
- Use code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount off your order
- Yield: 12 slices | Serving size: 1
- Calories: 139 cal
- Fat: 4.3g | Saturated fat: 1.7g
- Carbohydrates: 17.1g | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 4.8g
- Protein: 10.6g
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