Chocolate Pecan Protein Loaf
I’ve partnered with Premier Protein to bring y’all this decadent Chocolate Pecan Loaf. As always, all opinions are my own. Thanks so much for supporting the brands that keep this Srilankan Runnin!
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!
And, if you like this one, make sure to check out this Easy Orange Ginger Loaf too!
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
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This definitely looks beyond exquisite! I would love a slice of this!
Never used protein powder in cooking..oh man with chocolate frosting loaf looks super yum..u nailed uy
I would love chocolate with the protein loaf!
O love chocolate cherry!! And I’m all for protein packed goodies! Great bread my friend!
I love vanilla
This looks super good!! Great way to use protein powder. Thanks for the idea 🙂
I like the vanilla.
I would love the Vanilla with this yummy loaf! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
Ok, that’s it. The talk of the Jalapeno Cheddar Loaf and Chocolate Cherry Loaf makes me want to get back in the kitchen and bake some bread…err, cake…err cake bread. It’s been forever since I’ve baked bread! I’m all about this chocolate pecan loaf because well chocolate + pecan = match made in heaven. And that glaze on top…I might scrape it off and eat it with a spoon because I have no self control. Haha! 🙂
This looks delicious! I love finding new ways to use protein powder!
This cherry chocolate loaf sounds outstanding, but the one you made looks so delicious 🙂 Love that it is packed with protein! Pinned!
This looks amazing! That topping!
Protein, nuts, chocolate… you have all my major food groups in this yummy loaf!! I could eat a couple of slices… rub my belly and be very happy. 🙂
This looks delicious! I never knew you worked at a bakery–what a fun job in college and clearly has inspired you 🙂
This would be the perfect thing to have a little bit before a good workout! Especially if it’s a morning workout. Nice and simple and quick, but packed with protein! Let’s not forget how tasty they look as well!
This looks great – chocolate and pecan is an awesome combination!