Description
This High Protein Banana Bread is a delicious, moist, and protein-packed twist on the classic favorite. Perfect for breakfast, post-workout, or a healthy snack!
Ingredients
- 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, for added protein and flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in applesauce, maple syrup, oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until combined.
- Add protein powder, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined. Fold in nuts or peanut butter if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Feel free to swap protein powder flavors for variety.
- This banana bread freezes well for meal prep.
- For a lower-sugar version, reduce maple syrup or use a sugar substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American