Protein Banana Bread

Here’s a healthy and delicious recipe for Protein Banana Bread that incorporates protein powder for an extra boost!

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1 Protein Banana Bread Recipe
1.1 Ingredients
1.2 Instructions
2 Tips

Protein Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (or applesauce)
  • ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup (or sugar substitute)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Optional mix-ins: chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chips, or blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper.
  1. Mix Wet Ingredients:
  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  1. Combine Ingredients:
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, fold in any optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
  1. Pour the Batter:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
  1. Cool and Serve:
  • Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

  • Store leftover protein banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This recipe can be customized by adding different mix-ins based on your preferences.

Enjoy your healthy Protein Banana Bread! It’s perfect for breakfast or as a nutritious snack!