Protein Cinnamon Raisin Bread (Print View)

Soft, high-protein cinnamon raisin loaf, lightly sweet and aromatic, ideal for breakfast or snacking.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 cup raisins

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
10 - 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, whey protein powder, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold in the raisins.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together unsweetened almond milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to preserve bread texture.
05 - Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing into servings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses mostly pantry staples for quick assembly
  • Packed with protein to keep you fuller for longer
  • Stays soft for days and slices beautifully
  • Not too sweet so it works for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up
02 -
  • High in protein and whole grains for lasting energy
  • Freezes well for meal prep
  • Easy to customize with swaps like cranberries or nuts
03 -
  • Do not skip tossing raisins with flour before mixing batter. This keeps them evenly spread instead of sinking.
  • For a beautiful bakery style loaf, sprinkle a little cinnamon and sugar mix over the top of the batter before baking.
  • Let the bread cool fully before slicing for the best even crumb and lasting softness.

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