Description
Protein banana bread is perfect for meal prep! This easy and delicious recipe is packed with protein, making it a healthy and satisfying snack or breakfast. Learn how to make a high protein banana bread recipe that’s customizable and ideal for your weekly meal plan.
Ingredients
- Ripe Bananas: 3 ripe bananas
- Protein Powder: 2 scoops (whey, casein, soy, or plant-based)
- Flour: 1 ½ cups (all-purpose, whole wheat, almond, or oat flour)
- Eggs: 2 (or flax eggs/applesauce)
- Greek Yogurt: ½ cup
- Coconut Oil: ¼ cup melted
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Sweetener (optional): Honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add eggs (or flax eggs), Greek yogurt, and melted coconut oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice into even portions for easy meal prep.
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, add chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds.
- Store slices in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Pair with a source of healthy fats like avocado or nuts for a balanced meal.
- Use very ripe bananas for best results.
- Adjust sweetener to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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