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During my college years working at a bakery, I was introduced to a Chocolate Cherry Loaf. It was the only loaf that the bakery churned out once a week. And, once a week, that loaf would proudly take its place on the bread shelf right beside the Sourdough loaf and the Rye loaf.
With chunks of chocolate in it, along with a smattering of dried cherries and pecan bits, that Chocolate Cherry loaf was the odd one out on that shelf! You see, to me, that Chocolate Cherry Loaf was cake masquerading as bread!
There were a few times when I was able to snag me a slice to taste and I must say that loaf was beyond exquisite! Now there were other loaves that were flying off the bread shelves, like the Jalapeno Cheddar Loaf and the Parmesan Loaf, but the Chocolate Cherry Loaf was exquisitely decadent…decadently exquisite…simply phenomenal…by George…I think it was my first true love!
That Chocolate Cherry Loaf happens to be the inspiration behind this Chocolate Pecan Protein Loaf that I have here today. Now, this loaf is by no means as decadently exquisite or exquisitely decadent as that Chocolate Cherry Loaf was. But this Chocolate Pecan Loaf is pretty decadent in it’s own way – sans the cherries.
Seeing that I used coconut flour in this loaf along with a heaping helping of Premier Protein’s Chocolate Protein Powder, this loaf is pretty much grain free! If you are one of those people who are not a fan of protein powder, well, all I have to say is you might change your opinion once you have a slice of this loaf!
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Chocolate Pecan Protein Loaf
Studded with chooclate chips, this Chocolate Pecan Protein Loaf makes for a delicious and protein packed mid afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Premier Protein Chocolate Protein Powder
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup almond milk, or milk of your choice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup good quality dark chocolate chunks, I used 72% cacao for this
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- TO SPRINKLE ON TOP
- 2 tablespoons good quality dark chocolate chunks, I used 72% cacao for this
- 2 tablespoons pecan pieces
- 2 tablespoons milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside
- Combine Premier Protein Chocolate Protein Powder, coconut flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- Using a whisk, mix in coconut oil, eggs (1 at a time) and almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- Toss in the 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks, 1/4 cup pecan pieces and 1/4 cup milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips into bowl and then pour mixture into loaf pan
- Bake for 34-40 minutes till toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Then, you can melt some of the chocolate or simply sprinkle loaf with:
- 2 tablespoons good quality dark chocolate chunks (I used 72% cacao for this)
- 2 tablespoons pecan pieces
- 2 tablespoons milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- And serve
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 469Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 17gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 102mgSodium 275mgCarbohydrates 34gFiber 4gSugar 22gProtein 16g
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an approximation only. Savory Spin makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. Please do consult a professional nutritionist for more accurate information. Please do keep in mind that prep times, cooking times, etc, are provided as guidelines as there are so many variables at play.
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Bernadette Wheeler
Thursday 19th of May 2016
I made this. It was simple and delicious plus very pretty. I did have some extra Keto Salted Carmel so I added some of that on top. Very good!
Kevin | Keviniscooking
Wednesday 2nd of March 2016
Jalapeno Cheddar Loaf and Chocolate Cherry Loaf then this? Holy smokes I am really a chocoholic at heart and since I have Chocolate Shakeology, methinks this might have to be tried! :)
Tosha H
Saturday 27th of February 2016
The vanilla for sure, vanilla and chocolate always go together!
Kim Reid
Saturday 27th of February 2016
I would enjoy the chocolate shake with the chocolate pecan protein loaf, thanks!
Brandon Sparks
Friday 26th of February 2016
The cherry topping.. yummy