Description
This High-Protein Peanut Butter Zucchini Bread is a blend of nutty peanut butter and sweet zucchini, creating a moist, protein-packed treat ideal for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
1.5 cups Grated Zucchini
1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter
2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
1.5 cups Oat Flour or Almond Flour
1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
2 Large Eggs
2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add peanut butter, maple syrup, and avocado oil. Mix until smooth
- Fold the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients
- In another bowl, sift together oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture and fold gently until just mixed
- Pour the batter into a parchment-lined loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 55 minutes
- Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clea
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack
Notes
Use drippy natural peanut butter for the best texture.
Ensure to squeeze out enough moisture from the zucchini to avoid soggy bread.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg