Description
Discover the best protein powder for banana bread! Learn how to choose the right type, balance flavor and texture, and enjoy a delicious and healthy protein-packed treat. Includes a simple recipe and tips for the perfect loaf.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored whey, casein, soy, pea, or brown rice)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 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 cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough bread. Mix until just combined.
- Adjust sweetness based on the protein powder’s sweetness and your preference.
- Consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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