Ingredients

• 60 g wholegrain bread — cut into 4 small squares
• 160 g ground turkey breast — lean, raw
• 80 g apple — peeled and finely grated
• 12 g unflavoured protein powder — whey or plant-based
• 30 ml water — room temperature
• 1 g ground cinnamon — ground
• 5 g olive oil — for pan
• 1 g salt — fine optional

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the protein powder with the water until smooth and slightly thick, then set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated apple, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt if using; mix gently until just combined and cohesive.
3. Pour the protein mixture over the turkey-apple mixture and stir until evenly distributed; the mixture should be soft but able to hold its shape.
4. Lightly brush or rub a non-stick pan with the olive oil and warm over low-medium heat to keep smells and browning mild.
5. Spoon the turkey mixture into 4 small patties that match the size of your bread squares and place them gently in the pan.
6. Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side over low-medium heat, covering the pan with a lid to keep them moist, until cooked through and no pink remains.
7. While the patties cook, lightly toast the bread squares in a toaster or dry pan just until warm and soft, not crispy or dark.
8. Place one warm turkey-apple patty on each toast square, let cool slightly to lukewarm to reduce aroma intensity, then serve in small bites and eat slowly.