Description
This high protein banana bread is a delicious and healthy protein banana loaf perfect for banana breakfast or healthy protein desserts. It combines nourishing ingredients to create a moist and satisfying protein bread that fits into healthy bread recipes and protein baking routines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas mashed about 1¼ cups
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey optional for added sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup oat flour or almond flour for low-carb option
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins ¼ cup chopped walnuts dark chocolate chips or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F 175°C and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it well with oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mash the ripe bananas with a fork then add the eggs Greek yogurt maple syrup if using and vanilla extract whisk until smooth and combined.
- In a separate bowl mix oat flour protein powder baking soda baking powder cinnamon and salt then gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- If using gently fold in any optional add-ins like nuts chocolate chips or seeds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top then bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely slice and serve.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas – the darker the better for sweetness and moisture
- Don’t overmix – stir just until combined to keep the texture tender
- Choose the right protein powder – whey or plant-based both work but avoid gritty or chalky varieties
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10–12 g