Ultimate High-Protein Banana Bread
A delightful twist on a classic banana bread, packed with protein and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup or your favorite sugar substitute
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs or egg substitute
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 scoops (around ½ cup) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1¾ cups oat flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the applesauce, maple syrup, melted oil, eggs (or egg substitute), Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese), and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Mix in the protein powder, ensuring there are no lumps in the batter.
- Whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir just until blended; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the nuts or peanut butter if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for optimal sweetness. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for a week.
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