Cinnamon Swirl Protein Bread

Have you been looking for a sweet treat that won't break the caloric bank? If so, this could be the one! I make this every week and my whole house smells like yummy cinnamon rolls. Plus, this is my boyfriend's absolute favorite, so he is happy. Pair this with some egg whites for a healthy breakfast or eat it alone for a mid-morning pick me up! It can be eaten cold or hot but must be kept refrigerated or frozen since there are no preservatives.

Ingredients:
Ideal (Xylitol)
Oat Flour (Bob's Red Mill, Whole Grain Oat Flour)
Vanilla Whey Protein Powder(EAS Vanilla Whey Protein Powder)
Cinnamon
Baking Powder
Kosher Salt
2 Egg Whites
Unsweetened Almond Milk (Almond Breeze)
1 4oz Container Baby Food Apples
1/4 cup Low Sugar Vanilla Yogurt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 inch Pyrex dish with non-stick spray.

In a small combine: (whisk together and set aside)
1/3 cup Ideal (Xylitol)
2 tsp cinnamon

In a large bowl combine: (whisk together)
1 1/2 cups of oat flour + 2 scoops of vanilla whey protein
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup Ideal (Xylitol)

In a medium bowl combine: (whisk together and add to large bowl)
2 egg whites
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (Almond Breeze)
1 4oz container of baby food apples and 1/4 cup low sugar vanilla yogurt

Pour shallow layer of batter into Pyrex pan (about 1/4 of batter). Sprinkle heavily with half of cinnamon/sugar mixture. Add remaining batter and cinnamon/sugar mixture on top. Draw a knife through batter to marble. Bake for 20-30 minutes, cake tester should come out clean. (I have had it take up to 40 minutes, so don't worry if it does.) If you can remember, turn pan half way though baking so you don't have hot spots. Bread will be dense. Set on rack to cool for at least 10 minutes. Makes 16 squares.

Serving Size: 1 square
55 calories
1 gram of fat
5 grams protein
8 grams carbs

Helpful Hint: I have attached links to some ingredients you may not be familiar with. The oat flour, protein powder and almond milk can be found at your favorite grocery store. H.E.B. tends to have the best retail prices. Xylitol can be found at any nutrition store like Nutrition Depot or GNC. I prefer to order the oat flour and Xylitol online at www.iherb.com because it is less expensive and shipping is fast and free on orders over $20. And I must give credit where credit is due: this is an adaptation of a recipe that Jamie Eason created.