High-Protein Banana Bread
This High-Protein Banana Bread recipe offers a sweet and satisfying twist on traditional banana bread while sneaking in a healthy dose of protein.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces super ripe bananas The uglier, the better for maximum flavor.
- 2 pieces eggs
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese Use whichever is available.
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour Whole wheat flour is preferred.
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder Whey or plant-based, as per preference.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 handful nuts or chocolate chips (optional) Can also include chia seeds.
Instructions
Preparation
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in eggs, yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a lined or greased loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes.
- Check with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean.
Cooling
- Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best flavor, use very ripe bananas. If the batter looks dry, add a splash of milk. Experiment with different mix-ins for variety.