Healthy Recipe: Protein Hot Cross Buns

Key to Life Health and Fitness • September 30, 2018

Healthy Recipe: Key to Life Health and Fitness

Enjoy your protein breakfast bars! They keep in the fridge for 7 days, or freeze for up to 6 months. Yields 20 Servings


INGREDIENTS


- 170g (1/2 Packet) Protein Bread Co Muffin Mix


- 1/2 Cup (80g) Sultanas


- 80g of No Added Sugar Chocolate (we used Coles No Added Sugar Dark Chocolate) Chopped into Sultana Sized Pieces


- 4 teaspoons Cinnamon and 4 teaspoons Mixed Spice


- 1 teaspoon BiCarb Powder


- 2 eggs and 1/2 Cup Water



PREPARATION


Heat oven to 180 degrees 

Spray silicone muffin tray with oil or line with muffin papers- ready for 8 buns


METHOD

Combine the Protein Muffin Mix, sultanas, chopped choc pieces, cinnamon & mix spice and bicarb in a large bowl.


In a small bowl whisk together eggs and water

Pour the egg mixture into the dry mix and gently stir to combine.

Portion the mixture into the 8 evenly scooped muffin tins.


Using a spatula, spoon handle or anything you can find – mark each hot cross bun with a large X indent.


Place in oven and bake for 15mins


THE CROSSES

When the timer goes off for the hot cross buns, carefully insert the white chocolate into the buns to make 2 crosses. 


Bake for another 10 minutes until the chocolate is slightly golden.


Remove from oven and tins, cool on a baking rack.


STORAGE

Please store your Protein Hot Cross Buns in fridge for 5 days (if they last) or freezer for 6 months.


Enjoy these DELICIOUS Hot Cross Buns as a treat even after Easter!!!


Macro Nutrients per bun:

Protein: 10g Fat: 10g Carbs: 10g Calories: 177cals


Group outdoor boxing class at Key to Life Health and Fitness
By Key to Life Health and Fitness June 15, 2025
Struggling to stay consistent with workouts? Discover 7 expert-backed strategies to maintain a regular fitness routine and achieve long-term results.
Outdoor boxing session at Key to Life
By Key to Life Health and Fitness June 6, 2025
Discover the benefits of boxing for fitness! Burn calories, build strength, and relieve stress with Key to Life’s Box Blast workouts in Lower Plenty.
Dill Salmon and Egg Scramble on plate ready to eat
By Key to Life Health and Fitness June 1, 2025
Enjoy this healthy and easy to make recipe for Dill Salmon and Egg Scramble
Esther Rella, Pilates classes, Yoga classes
By Key to Life Health and Fitness June 1, 2025
Congratulations to Esther Rella our June Member of the Month. Esther has been a member of Key to Life for three years participating in both our outdoor and studio classes over that time. In more recent times Esther has found her passion with our Pilates and Yoga classes and now attends two Pilates and one Yoga class each week. It has been a delight to watch Esther's progress in the time she has been with us and it is our pleasure to recognise her dedication and achievements as our KTL Member of the Month for June.
Two women enjoying a mat Pilates class
By Key to Life Health and Fitness May 30, 2025
Discover how Pilates strengthens your core, improves posture, and enhances flexibility. Join Key to Life Health and Fitness in Lower Plenty for small group Pilates led by our expert trainers.
Two women in enjoying the benefits of a yoga pose
By Key to Life Health and Fitness May 23, 2025
Discover how yoga enhances relaxation & flexibility. Join Key to Life Health & Fitness in Lower Plenty for expert-led yoga classes.
More Posts