Blueberry Almond Flour Protein Bread (Paleo)

I spent this past weekend with my mom coming up with some awesometastic Paleo approved protein bread recipes using all natural almond flour and my favorite protein powder; 

VPX Sports Zero Carb SRO 100% Whey Protein Isolate!  

Which, if you'd like to purchase you can do so online at www.vpxsports.com 

and use the discount code CANDY20 to receive 20% off your order!  

This one was the first!  Hope you enjoy the recipe as much as myself and my family did :)

Blueberry Almond Flour Protein Bread (Paleo)

Ingredients:

- 2 cups All-Natural Almond Flour (Homemade in the VitaMix)

- 1/2 cup VPX Sports Zero Carb SRO Protein Powder, Graham Cracker

- 3 large Free Range Eggs

- 1/4 cup Applesauce

- 2 tbsp Honey

- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

- 1/2 tbsp Vanilla Extract

- 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon

- 1 tsp Baking Soda

- 1 cup Blueberries (mine were frozen but you could use fresh)

Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Spray glass bread pan with no stick cooking spray.
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and then fold in blueberries.
- Pour mixture into glass bread pan.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until loaf is golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

Prepare for your house to be filled with the mouth-watering aroma of blueberries and cinnamon! 

*Tips*
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
- Cover loaf with plastic wrap and save slices for a grab and go snack like I did!  It is actually delicious cold!

Nutritional Information:

Per slice (Yields 10 slices)

197 calories, 12g fat, 159mg sodium, 50mg potassium

11.6g carbohydrates (4.1g fiber, 5.4g sugar) 12.6g protein

Not only are blueberries delicious, they have wonderful health benefits as well!

1) Blueberries are extremely high in antioxidants which boost your immune system and help prevent infections.  In fact, blueberries contain the highest antioxidant capacity among all fresh fruits.
2) The anthocyanin, the selenium, the vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, the zinc, sodium, potassium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese etc., among others, can prevent and heal neural (brain) disorders.  It is amazing that these berries can also cure serious problems like Alzheimer’s disease to a great extent. They even heal damaged brain cells and neuron tissues and keep your memory sharp.  Researchers found that diets rich in blueberries significantly improved both the learning capacity and motor skills of aging animals, making them mentally equivalent to much younger ones.
3) Blueberry extract, high in compounds called anthocyanosides, has been found in clinical studies to slow down visual loss. They can prevent or delay all age related ocular problems like macular degeneration, cataract, dryness and infections.
4)  The high fiber content (which promotes healthy digestion), the abundant antioxidants, and the ability to dissolve the ‘bad cholesterol’ make blueberries an ideal dietary supplement to cure many heart diseases.
5) A new University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests that blueberries may help reduce belly fat and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. 
*Tip* Choose blueberries that are firm and have a vibrant color. Shake the container; if the blueberries do not move freely, this may indicate that they are soft and damaged or moldy.  The deeper the color of the blueberries, the more they are rich in antioxidants and other medicinal values.

References: http://www.womenfitness.net/blueberries.htm