Hot Cross Bun Protein Loaf

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins

Wet

4 egg whites

1 whole egg

280 ml milk of choice

1 tbsp coconut oil (heated to a liquid)

2 tbsp nut butter

1 tbsp vanilla extract

Dry

30 g coconut flour

15 g flaxseed flour

60 g vanilla pea protein powder

40 g buckwheat flour

2 tbsp xylitol

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

⅓ tsp salt

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tbsp lemon rind

1 tsp ground ginger

½ tsp nutmeg

50 g chopped up dark chocolate (sugar free if desired)

35 g dried cranberries

Mix all the wet ingredients together with the nut butter.

Whisk for about 30 seconds until well combined.

Add the dry ingredients and combine well. Stir the chopped up chocolate and cranberries in.

Bake at 175 degrees for 30 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

To make the cross - blend some coconut flour with xylitol.