Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth) or Greek yogurt

  • 2 eggs

  • ⅓ cup blackstrap molasses or honey

  • 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil

  • ¾ cup white flour

  • ½ cup whey protein isolate

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp ginger

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp cloves

  • ¼ tsp salt

high protein gingerbread loaf/muffins

Instructions

1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.  Or use Greek yogurt instead.

2. Whisk in eggs, molasses and coconut oil/butter.

3. Fold in dry ingredients until well incorporated. Don’t overmix. 

4. Pour into greased loaf/muffin pan.

5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-50 minutes (for a loaf) or 18–22 minutes (for muffins).