Description
When it comes to baked goods that are both nourishing and satisfying, this High Protein Banana Bread Recipe stands out from the crowd.
Ingredients
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- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed, about 1¼ cups)
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- 2 eggs
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- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
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- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (optional for added sweetness)
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 1 cup oat flour (or almond flour for low-carb option)
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- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
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- 1 teaspoon baking soda
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- ½ teaspoon baking powder
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- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
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- ¼ teaspoon salt
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- Optional add-ins: ¼ cup chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chips, or seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it well with oil or cooking spray.
Step 2: Mash and mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and combined.
Step 3: Add dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 4: Fold in extras
If using, gently fold in any optional add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or seeds.
Step 5: Pour and bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and slice
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
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Use overripe bananas – the darker, the better for sweetness and moisture.
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Don’t overmix – stir just until combined to keep the texture tender.
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Choose the right protein powder – whey or plant-based both work, but avoid gritty or chalky varieties.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g (from bananas and syrup)
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10–12 g
Keywords: High Protein Banana Bread