High-Protein Double Chocolate Loaf
Almond flour, cocoa, and protein powder baked into two loaves — ready in 45 minutes
This high-protein double chocolate loaf mixes almond flour with cocoa and protein powder, folds in sugar-free chocolate chips, and bakes until the top is glossy, like the parchment. Each slice has 12 g of protein and 8 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no regular flour.
Why you’ll love this loaf
- 12g protein per slice
- 8g net carbs
- Double chocolate
- Ready in about 45 minutes
- Glossy top
- Two small loaves
Health notes
- Protein: Protein powder and eggs.
- Low carb: Almond flour and cocoa. No regular flour.
- Sugar-free: Sugar-free sweetener and sugar-free chips.
- Keto-friendly: Each slice stays around 8g net carbs if the chips are measured.
Key element — do not overbake
A dry center is crumbly. Pull the loaves when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs, like the glossy tops.
Ingredients
Loaf (makes 2 small loaves, 10 slices)
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 scoops (about 60g) chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- ⅓ cup sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
- ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- Parchment paper
Swaps
- Regular flour or a sugar glaze: Not in the 8g number.
- Coconut flour: Use less. It absorbs more.
- No chips: Carbs drop a little.
- Oil instead of butter: Same macros.
Instructions
| 1 | Heat the oven. Heat to 350°F (175°C). Line two small loaf pans with parchment, like the photo. |
| 2 | Dry. Whisk the almond flour, cocoa, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. |
| 3 | Wet. Whisk the eggs, almond milk, and melted butter. Pour into the dry mix. Stir until just combined. Fold in the chips. |
| 4 | Bake. Divide between the pans. Bake 32–38 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs and the top is glossy, like the loaves. Cool 10 minutes. Slice into 10 pieces. |
Pro tips
- Do not overbake. Moist crumbs mean it is done.
- Regular flour or a sugar glaze is not in these numbers.
- Parchment keeps the loaves from sticking.
- Cool before you slice so the crumb holds.
- Macros are per slice, 10 from these two loaves.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 190 |
| Protein | 12g |
| Net carbohydrates | 8g |
| Total carbohydrates | 11g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Total fat | 13g |
| Sodium | 180mg |
Estimates based on almond flour, cocoa, protein powder, eggs, sugar-free sweetener, and sugar-free chips, divided into 10 slices. Regular flour and a sugar glaze are not included.
Variations
No chips
Skip them. Carbs drop a little.
One big loaf
Use one pan. Bake a few minutes longer.
Coconut flour
Use half the amount. It absorbs more.
Extra protein
Add another half scoop. Protein rises.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room temperature | Up to 2 days | Cover once cool |
| Refrigerator | Up to 5 days | Cover tightly |
| Freezer | Up to 2 months | Slice first. Thaw at room temperature |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this double chocolate loaf
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. What keeps the loaf moist?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 8g number?
