Protein Hot Cross Buns with Chocolate Chips: A Delightful Easter Treat

Ingredients

• 300g whole wheat flour (for a boost of fibre)
• 200g PranaOn's French Vanilla Power Plant Protein
• 1 packet (7g) instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice (or a homemade blend of nutmeg, cloves, and allspice)
• 50g stevia (or your preferred low-calorie sweetener)
• 300ml almond milk, lukewarm (or your milk of choice)
• 1 large egg (or substitute with a flax egg for a vegan version)
• 50g unsweetened applesauce (a great butter substitute)
• 75g dried mixed fruit (e.g., raisins, sultanas, currants)
• 75g dark chocolate chips
• Zest of 1 orange
• For the cross: 50g protein powder Water (add gradually until it forms a thick paste)
• 50g protein powder
• Water (add gradually until it forms a thick paste)
• For the glaze: 2 tablespoons icing sugar (or sugar-free option if you prefer) 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons icing sugar (or sugar-free option if you prefer)
• 1 tablespoon water