Description
A delicious and nutritious banana bread packed with protein, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the eggs, Greek yogurt (or applesauce), honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure bananas are ripe for best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter for a fluffier texture. Try different protein powders to find your preferred taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg