Apple & Cinnamon Brekkie Bars

 I'm a big fan of Protein Bread, and have a packet of their pancake mix in my cupboard. I'm so excited that this pancake mix is so versatile! I just ate a delicious slice of their Apple & Cinnamon Brekkie Bar for breakfast, such a nice change from porridge or low carb toast! Find the recipe here.

I like my measurements in cups, so here is a converted recipe:

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 cups Protein Pancake Mix
• 3 x Apples, cubed (I use Granny Smith)
• 1 cup Sultanas
• 3/4 cup Almonds, chopped
• 3/4 cup Pepitas
• 1 cup Almond Meal
• 4 Eggs
• 1Tbsp Coconut Oil/Butter
• 1 1/4 cups Coconut Milk
• 1 1/4 cups Desicated Coconut
• 1tsp Cinnamon

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees celsius.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Using your (clean) hands, combined everything together.
3. Place the mixture into a slice tin and press down firmly.
4. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
5. Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing.
6. Enjoy!

I'm really looking forward to playing around with recipe too, substituting different types of fruit, cocoa, and even my favourite peanut butter! 

Lamb Cutlets made with Protein Breadcrumbs

I enjoy eating Protein Bread because it meets my nutritional needs without filling me with sugar or carbohydrates. I love eating it for breakfast with Vegemite or Cocopure, and it also makes a lovely toasted sandwich!

I started thinking about lamb cutlets as the weather cooled, and wondered 'Is it possible with Protein Bread?' The answer is YES!

INGREDIENTS
2 slices of Protein Bread, dried (I left them on the window sill in the sun for a while)
1 dessert spoon of ground almonds
1 dessert spoon of Parmesan cheese (I use per grated Grana Padano from Fratelli Fresh)
2 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

6 x lamb cutlets (I get mine from The Artisan Butcher in Potts Point, Sydney)
 1 x large egg, beaten
1/2 cup of coconut flour

METHOD
- Place all crumb ingredients in small food processor and blend
- Cover lamb cutlets with coconut flour and coat with beaten egg
- Roll lamb cutlets in breadcrumb mixture
- Heat oil in shallow pan suitable for frying, cook for approx 4min each side
- Served here with sweet potato mash and steamed vegies (nothing too fancy, it was a weeknight) !

Creates enough crumb for at least 6 lamb cutlets.
Visit the Protein Bread website here, they also have a great Facebook page.
If you are located in Sydney you can try out Protein Bread at the Whole Meal Cafe in Darlinghurst.