Description
This Protein Banana Bread is a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional banana bread. Packed with protein from almond flour and vanilla protein powder, it makes for a satisfying breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then whisk in the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For added protein, use a high-quality whey or plant-based vanilla protein powder.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened applesauce for a dairy-free version.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds for crunch and extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
